Applied Jet Performance

The most comprehensive
Jet Performance Course available .
Complete Ramp-to-Ramp Program
$349 CAD. Includes companion manual
and certificate upon successful completion

Professor

Formerly IATA Director, Operations, Capt Don Van Dyke, FRAeS served as Alternate to the ICAO Air Navigation Commission and represented 290 airlines on expert panels dealing with Operations, Airworthiness, Flight Crew Licensing and Training, Aeronautical Information Services, Meteorology, and Visual Aids. He managed IATA Committees on Flight Operations and Engineering & Maintenance and their 21 working groups and conducted Operational Quality Standards audits of new member airlines worldwide.  Prior to joining IATA, Don was Head of Safety, British Airways-Comair where his novel approach to integrated risk management was instrumental in the airline acquiring the first British Airways franchise outside Europe.

His early work with Sierra Research Corporation involved navigation, guidance and radar systems for the US Air Force and US Navy as well as the world's first commercial weather modification project.  He later became Chairman of Dynamic Technology and CEO of Command Airways (South Africa) . He has authored over 100 publications, is a long-time contributor to Professional Pilot , and has lectured at numerous international events. He holds three patents.

He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society , a Senior Member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and a member of the University Aviation Association. Don earned his B.Sc with concentrations in management, organizational development and international aviation law from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is completing his MBA.  A veteran pilot, he has over 18000 hours with 16000 in command of jet and turboprop airliners and helicopters, flying as an instructor, check airman, type rating examiner, and technical pilot.

Target Segment

Chief pilots, Directors of Operations, Airline Training Pilots, Approved Check Pilots, Civil Aviation Agency Inspectors, Procedure Designers, Airline Pilots, ATPL Candidates, Aerodrome Noise Abatement Specialists, Aircraft Buyers, Aircraft Fleet Managers, Candidate Flight Dispatchers and anyone for whom a knowledge of how effectively an aircraft meets design and performance requirements is imperative.

Aim

This course fulfills NTSB recommendation A-08-41 (June 17, 2008) for training on the rationale for and criticality of conducting performance assessments before each take-off and landing, especially on contaminated runways. The objective is to understand factors affecting aeroplane performance during each phase of flight. Using a specimen Aeroplane Performance Manual, student will be able to determine expected aircraft performance in scenarios similar to those encountered during typical line operations.

Description

The course introduces the objectives and importance of jet performance procedures and identifies data sources. The course builds a learning foundation on knowledge of the international standard atmosphere, principles of aerodynamics, and six basic groups of aircraft limitations. Each subsequent module discusses topics relating to a given flight phase. The eight associated review quizzes build student knowledge and confidence, driving the candidate from theory to real-life application. Course objectives are achieved when the student successfully completes the comprehensive Capstone exam.  

I have found CQFA's E-learning an excellent avenue of presenting topics, and renewing knowledge, on a broad range of subjects.  The Jet Performance Course was outstanding.  It was a valuable refresher and a very useful topic for those advancing to the jet transport category.  For many of my colleagues, fully understanding jet performance appeared to be difficult.  Many avoided getting deeply involved in the subject and just did their best.  The introduction of the computerized RTOW data provisions certainly helped some get over their phobia of using the manuals.

Captain (retired) Rob Johnson B747-200/400
Cathay Pacific Airways

  1. INTRODUCTION
    1. The thrill of flying jets
    2. Major differences in jet performance
    3. Jet performance standards
    4. Jet performance data sources AFM, FPPM, DDPG, FCOM, QRH
    5. Jet performance objectives
  2. GENERAL
    1. International standard atmosphere Temperature Model, Pressure Model, Density Model, ISA Table
    2. Altimetry QNH, QFE, QNE, Correction Factors
    3. Operating speeds CAS, TAS, EAS, IAS, GS, Mach, Crossover Altitude)
    4. Aerodynamics Lift, Drag Equations, L/D Ratios Mach vs Pressure Ratios
  3. AIRCRAFT LIMITATIONS
    1. Flight limitations Vmo, Mmo, Vdf, Vs, Va, Vb, Vc, Vd, Limit Flight Load Factors, Flight Envelope
    2. Structural limitations BEW, OEW, DOW, ZFW, Max Structural Weights, C of G, CG Envelope, Altitude
    3. Environmental limitations PA, Temperature, Environmental Enveloppe, Surface Wind Components
    4. Engine limitations TOGA, MCT, MC1T
    5. Field limitations Takeoff Area, TORA, ASDA, TODA, Runway Lineup Distance
    6. Operating profile limitations Takeoff Path and Flight Path, Obs. Clearance, GTO Flight Path, Landing Path
  4. TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE
    1. General Vmcg' Vmca, Vef, V1, Vr, Vmu, Vlof, V2, Vmca, Vmbe, Min. TO Speeds Req., Screen Heights
    2. Normal takeoff performance requirements: Dry runway Balanced TO Field Concept, TO Profile Performance Factors
    3. Maximum allowable takeoff weight (MATOW), Dry Runway TO Field Length, TO Climb, Obstacle, Tire Speed and Structural LW, MBRW, Dry Rwy
    4. Maximum Rated Takeoff Thrust, Dry Runway: Takeoff Speeds TO Speeds, Vimcg, Adjustment for Anti-Skid and Reversers inop, Vmbe, Improved Climb Concept
    5. Maximum Rated Takeoff Thrust, Dry Runway: Takeoff %N1
    6. Reduced Takeoff Thrust, Dry Runway: Introduction Regulatory, Cost, Environmental, and Operational Impacts
    7. Reduced Takeoff Thrust, Dry Runway: Assumed Temperature Method ATM TO speeds (V1, Vr, V2, % N1)
    8. Reduced Takeoff Thrust, Dry Runway: Derated Thrust Method ATM TO speeds (Derate, % N1)
    9. Performance Dispatch, Dry Runway Max Allowable TOW, TO Field Corrections for Slopes and Winds, Climb Limit Weight, Obtacles
    10. Normal Takeoff Performance Requirements, Wet runway MATOW, TO Thrust, TO Speeds
    11. Takeoff Limit Weights, Wet Runway TO Field LW, TO Climb LW, Obstacle LW, Tire Speed LW, MBRW Wet
    12. Maximum Rated Takeoff Thrust, Wet Runway: Takeoff Speeds
      TO Speeds, Vimcg, Adjustment for Anti-Skid and Reversers inop, Vmbe, Improved Climb Concept
    13. Maximum Rated Takeoff Thrust, Wet Runway: Takeoff %N1 (TO)
    14. Reduced Takeoff Thrust, Wet Runway: Introduction Regulatory, Cost, Environmental, and Operational Impacts
    15. Reduced Takeoff Thrust: Assumed Temperature Method DTM TO Speeds, DTM % N1
    16. Reduced Takeoff Thrust: Derated Thrust Method DTM TO Speeds, DTM % N1
    17. Performance Dispatch, Wet Runway MATOW, Slope/Wind Corrections, TO Field / Climb LW, Obtacle LW
    18. Normal Takeoff Performance Requirements, Contaminated Runway Contaminated rwy Max Reverse Thrust and No Reverse Thrust
    19. Normal Takeoff Performance Requirements: Slippery runway Slipery rwy Max Reverse Thrust and No Reverse Thrust
  5. INITIAL CLIMB PERFORMANCE
    1. General
    2. Climb Gradient Gross Climb Gradient, Net Climb Gradient, Net vs Gross Climb Gradient
    3. Initial Climb Thrust
    4. Initial Climb Speed
  6. EN ROUTE PERFORMANCE
    1. General
    2. En Route Climb Max Climb Thrust, Climb Planning, Derated Climb Thrust
    3. Cruise, All-engines Maximum Climb Thrust, Climb Speed
    4. Cruise, Engine Inoperative Max Operating Altitude, Complete LRC Concept, Speed / Altitude Optimizations
    5. Cruise, Engine Inoperative Initial MCT, MCT, Driftdown Concept, Speed vs, LRC Capability, Constant Speed, Diversions
    6. Descent/Holding All engine descents, all engine holding
    7. Descent/Holding, Engine Inoperative EI Descent, EI Holding
  7. APPROACH PERFORMANCE
    1. General
    2. Initial Approach, All Engines All engine Go-around
    3. Initial Approach, Engine Inoperative EI Approach Climb and Approach Climb Gradient
    4. Final Approach, All Engines All Engine Landing Climb, LW
    5. Final Approach, Engine Inoperative EI Go-around
  8. LANDING PERFORMANCE
    1. General
    2. Landing Weights Field Length and App. Climb LW, Landing Climb and Max Certified LW, MA Climb Gradient
    3. Landing Speeds Vref, Vmcl
    4. Landing Distance Certified Landing Distance, Advisory Landing Distance, Normal and Non-normal Config.
    5. Performance Effects of Improper Landing Techniques

Price includes all companion material and documents. Upon succesful completion of this on-line course, you will receive a certificate from the CQFA.


For more information or to book this course

Cost : $349/person CAD
Duration: 25 hours
Language : English
Access valid for: 6 months

For more information or to register participants, contact CQFA at (514) 300-2732 ext. 0 or email us by clicking on the link below.