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A high-performance airplane is an airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower.
For example, a standard Cessna 172 is not a high performance airplane. A Cessna 182 generally is.
An extra endorsement by a flight instructor is required before a pilot is legally authorized to fly such an airplane.
Here it is in FAA Legalese:
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (f)(2) of this section, no person may act as pilot in command of a high-performance airplane (an airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower), unless the person has--
(i) Received and logged ground and flight training from an authorized instructor in a high-performance airplane, or in a flight simulator or flight training device that is representative of a high-performance airplane, and has been found proficient in the operation and systems of the airplane; and
(ii) Received a one-time endorsement in the pilot's logbook from an authorized instructor who certifies the person is proficient to operate a high-performance airplane.
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It decreases performance.
What effect does high density altitude have on aircraft performance?
It reduces climb performance.
Which is the aircraft with the best performance?
Depends on your definition of performance. For speed or economy, either the SR-71 or the Cessna 152.
Purpose of the SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 is a high-altitude, high-speed reconnaissance aircraft. It carries high performance cameras used in spying.
What is the definition of a high-performance airplane?
An airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower.
Definition of delivery performance?
performance delivery
What has the author James L Bettner written?
James L. Bettner has written: 'Propulsion system assessment for very high altitude UAV under ERAST' -- subject(s): Performance tests, Pilotless aircraft, High altitude, Aircraft design, Propulsion system
What has the author David L Pearl written?
David L Pearl has written: 'A survey of handling qualities criteria and their applications to high performance aircraft'
What is aircraft performance?
Aircraft performance refers to the capabilities and behavior of an aircraft in flight, including factors such as speed, altitude, rate of climb, range, payload capacity, and maneuverability. It determines how well an aircraft can perform its intended functions and missions. Pilots and engineers analyze aircraft performance to ensure safe and efficient operations.
How much fuel does a fighter aircraft use?
You would have to specify a particular aircraft, "fighter aircraft" is too broad a definition.
What is inherent stability of a airplane?
Inherent stability is the quality of an aircraft that relates to its tendencies when the pilot releases the controls. Most aircraft are designed such that, if you release the controls the aircraft will naturally tend to level out and fly straight and level. These aircraft are said to be "inherently stable." High-performance aircraft such as fighter planes and aerobatic aircraft often have little or no inherent stability and when the pilot releases the controls the aircraft may bank or pitch in one direction or another. These aircraft take much more skill and concentration to fly safely, so most civilian aircraft are designed to provide a high amount of inherent stability.
What is wing loading?
Simply put, wing loading is a calculation derived by dividing the weight of the aircraft by the area of the wing. It is used in aircraft design to determine a number of predicted performance characteristics such as take off speeds, climb ability, turn performance, etc. Generally, the lower the wing loading, the better the overall performance. However, there are some instances in which high wing loading produces more desirable performance characteristics for specific applications, such as military tactical maneuvering. The F-104 is a good example of the application of high wing loading.
