Questions tagged [declared-distances]
Declared distances are used to determine takeoff and landing performance for aircraft. It bridges the gap between aircraft performance calculations and runway design criteria.
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How to calculate take-off and landing distances for a light plane?
I cannot find a generic takeoff chart for the 850 lbs BD-5B Micro-plane. How can I find, generate, or calculate the takeoff and landing distances needed? I did find this chart below and included the ...
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Why do we calculate 25% more of TODR?
In general aviation aircraft, we are being told to calculate TODR (takeoff distance required) using AFM and TODR x 1.25. Why do we need the value with 25% added?
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Can the clearway be located on a lake?
From the FAA AIM:
All 14 CFR Part 139 airports report declared distances for each runway. Other airports may also report declared distances for a runway if necessary to meet runway design standards ...
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Does Jeppesen display runway declared distances on their charts?
I noticed that Jeppesen includes additional runway information on their 10-9 or 10-9A charts. Are these listed values consistent with FAA runway declared distances?
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Why is "clearway minus stopway" used in V1 adjustments?
Illustrations and/or satellite imagery to explain the difference between clearway and stopway and explaining how they are used by turbine aircraft would be great.
From B787 FCOM.
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Can TODA ever be shorter than TORA, under any circumstance?
I've always been told that TODA* = TORA† + Clearway. I can't really imagine what a negative clearway would be, so that leads me to think that it is required that TODA >= TORA. Interestingly, a ...
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How do runway declared distances affect my takeoff distance?
See these questions.
What is balanced field length?
What are runway declared distances?
My multi-engine jet airplane uses a balanced field length concept. Most airports served by airliners have ...
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What does the runway distance mean under "Additional Runway Information" on Jeppesen plates?
See my previous question
What are Runway Declared Distances?
On Jeppesen 10-9 or 10-9A charts, there is a section dealing with Additional Runway Information. Does these distances correspond to the ...
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What are Runway Declared Distances?
Perusing through the A/FD in the United States I see that some runways have declared distances while others do not.
What is the meaning of:
TODA
TORA
ASDA
LDA
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