CNATRAINST 1542.8J
19 March 2001
OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION
Lesson Topic 1.7:
Aircraft Performance
Contact Periods:
2.0 Classroom
Media:
Electronic classroom presentation with slides
Terminal Objective:
Partially supported by this lesson topic:
1.0
Upon completion of this unit of instruction the student
naval aviator will demonstrate knowledge of basic
aerodynamic factors that affect airplane performance.
Enabling Objectives:
Completely supported by this lesson topic:
1.98
State the relationship between fuel flow, thrust
available, thrust required, and velocity for a
turbojet airplane in straight and level flight.
1.99
State the relationship between fuel flow, power
available, power required, and velocity for a
turboprop airplane in straight and level flight.
1.100
Define maximum endurance and maximum range.
1.101
State the angle of attack and velocity, compared to
L/D MAX, at which turbojet and turboprop airplanes
achieve maximum endurance.
1.102
State the angle of attack and velocity, compared to
L/D MAX, at which turbojet and turboprop airplanes
achieve maximum range.
1.103
Describe the effect of changes in weight, altitude,
configuration, and wind on maximum endurance and
maximum range performance and airspeed.
1.104
Define maximum angle of climb and maximum rate of
climb.
1.105
State the angle of attack and velocity, compared to
L/D MAX, at which turbojet and turboprop airplanes
achieve maximum angle of climb.
1.106
State the angle of attack and velocity, compared to
L/D MAX, at which turbojet and turboprop airplanes
achieve maximum rate of climb.
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