2. What is Aircraft Performance?
Performance is the capability of aircraft at various
stages of its flight.
The capability may be in terms of weight, altitude,
speed, distances, gradient/rate of climb, obstacle
clearance etc.
3. Some Facts:
The optimum performance of an aircraft is
decreased when there is an increase in altitude
or temperature.
High humidity reduces available air for
combustion, which leads to enriched mixture and
eventually, reduced power.
4. Effect of Temperature:
Any increase in temperature or altitude means a decrease in
the aircraft's optimum performance.
5. Effect of Humidity
High humidity has an effect on engine power.
The high level of water vapor in the air reduces
the amount of air available for combustion and
results in an enriched mixture and reduced
power
