To develop the student’s ability to determine airplane performance, including weight and balance. Additionally, the student will learn the adverse effects of exceeding the airplane’s limitations.

Study Unit 5 Contents

5.1 Determinants of Airplane Performance

5.2 Standard Atmosphere

5.3 Pressure Altitude

5.4 Density Altitude

5.5 Takeoff Performance

5.6 Climb Performance

5.7 Cruise and Range Performance

5.8 Glide Performance

5.9 Crosswind Performance

5.10 Landing Performance

5.11 Stall Speed Performance

5.12 Weight and Balance Overview

5.13 Weight and Balance Management

5.14 Weight and Balance Terms

5.15 Basic Principles of Weight and Balance

5.16 Methods of Determining Weight and Balance

5.17 Center of Gravity Calculations

5.18 Center of Gravity Charts

5.19 Center of Gravity Tables

5.20 Weight Change and Weight Shift Computations

5.1 Density Altitude

5.2 Density Altitude Computations

5.3 Takeoff Distance

5.4 Cruise Power Settings

5.5 Crosswind Components

5.6 Landing Distance

5.7 Weight and Balance Definitions

5.8 Center of Gravity Calculations

5.9 Center of Gravity Graphs

5.10 Center of Gravity Tables

The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student answers the questions in Study Unit 5, “Airplane Performance and Weight and Balance,” of FAA Private Pilot Knowledge, FAA Test Prep Online, and/or Online Ground School with a minimum passing grade of 80%.