CESSNA SECTION 1
MODEL 172S NAV III GENERAL
GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY
(Continued)
AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE AND FLIGHT PLANNING
TERMINOLOGY
Demonstrated
Crosswind
Velocity Demonstrated Crosswind Velocity is the velocity of
the crosswind component for which adequate control
of the airplane during takeoff and landing was actually
demonstrated during certification tests. The value
shown is not considered to be limiting.
Usable
Fuel Usable Fuel is the fuel available for flight planning.
Unusable
Fuel Unusable Fuel is the quantity of fuel that can not be
safely used in flight.
GPH Gallons Per Hour is the amount of fuel consumed per
hour.
NMPG Nautical Miles Per Gallon is the distance which can
be expected per gallon of fuel consumed at a specific
engine power setting and/or flight configuration.
g g is acceleration due to gravity.
Course
Datum Course Datum is the compass reference used by the
autopilot, along with course deviation, to provide
lateral control when tracking a navigation signal.
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