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PHAK Chapter 11

Updated: Apr 12, 2022

CHAPTER TITLE: Aircraft Performance


Below is a list of the figures (diagrams, charts, and pictures) from the PHAK Chapter 11. They are listed in the order they are found in the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.


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FIGURE 11-1

Standard sea level pressure.


FIGURE 11-2

Properties of standard atmosphere.


FIGURE 11-3

Field elevation versus pressure. The aircraft is located on a field that happens to be at sea level. Set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting (29.7). The difference of 205 feet is added to the elevation or a PA of 205 feet.


FIGURE 11-4

Density altitude chart.


FIGURE 11-5

Drag versus speed.


FIGURE 11-6

Power versus speed.


FIGURE 11-7

Maximum angle of climb (AOC) versus maximum rate of climb (ROC).


FIGURE 11-8

Comparison of maximum AOC between jet and propeller airplanes.


FIGURE 11-9

Comparison of maximum ROC between jet and propeller airplanes.


FIGURE 11-10

Absolute and service ceiling.


FIGURE 11-11

Airspeed for maximum endurance.


FIGURE 11-12

Effect of weight.


FIGURE 11-13

Effect of altitude on range.


FIGURE 11-14

Power required curve.


FIGURE 11-15

Takeoff distance chart.


FIGURE 11-16

An aircraft’s performance during takeoff depends greatly on the runway surface.


FIGURE 11-17

Chart Supplement U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory) information.


FIGURE 11-18

Tire pressure.


FIGURE 11-19

Effect of wind on takeoff and landing.


FIGURE 11-20

Conditions notes chart.


FIGURE 11-21

Interpolating charts.


FIGURE 11-22

Density altitude chart.


FIGURE 11-23

Takeoff distance graph.


FIGURE 11-24

Takeoff distance short field charts.


FIGURE 11-25

Fuel, time, and distance climb chart.


FIGURE 11-26

Fuel time distance climb.


FIGURE 11-27

Cruise and range performance.


FIGURE 11-28

Cruise power setting.


FIGURE 11-29

Best power mixture range.


FIGURE 11-30

Cruise performance graph.


FIGURE 11-31

Crosswind component chart.


FIGURE 11-32

Landing distance table.


FIGURE 11-33

Landing distance graph.


FIGURE 11-34

Stall speed table.


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