The DGCA Technical Performance (CPL) exam requires a solid conceptual foundation rather than rote memorization. This paper tests your knowledge across 8 chapters, covering everything from fundamental principles to practical in-flight applications. You must score a minimum of 70% to pass.
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Definitions of all performance speeds (V1, VR, V2, VMCA, VMCG, VNE, VA, VFE, VLO, VLE, VX, VY, VREF, VAP), performance terminology (TODR, TORA, TODA, ASDA, ASD, LDR, LDA), field length requirements.
Effect of mass, wind, density altitude, runway slope, runway surface condition, obstacle clearance at take-off, accelerate-stop distance, balanced field length, use of performance charts and AFM data.
Rate of climb, angle of climb, best-rate/best-angle speeds, service ceiling, absolute ceiling, effect of density altitude and mass, climb gradients (1st/2nd/3rd segments), OEI climb performance, obstacle clearance on departure.
En-route requirements (OEI drift down), cruise altitude and altitude ceiling, payload/range trade-offs, speed/economy trade-offs, specific air range, LRC, effect of selected power settings and aircraft configuration.
Landing distance required, approach speed (VREF, VAPP), effect of mass/wind/density altitude/runway slope/runway condition, autoland performance, contaminated runway corrections, missed approach climb gradient.
DOM, ZFW, MZFW, TOW, MTOW, LW, MLW, moment and CG calculations, load sheet completion, % MAC, effect of fuel burn on CG, trim, CG limits in take-off/landing/cruise, effect of undercarriage position.
Trip fuel, contingency fuel, alternate fuel, final reserve, additional fuel, extra fuel, minimum fuel, total fuel requirement, fuel policy, fuel monitoring in flight, comparison of actual vs planned consumption.
Reading and applying aircraft flight manual performance charts (WAT charts, climb charts, range/endurance graphs, crosswind component chart, contaminated runway correction tables). Use of tabulated data.
Subject tests are not available for this subject yet — its question bank is still being prepared.
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