CPL PERFORMANCE (PART 61 MOS SCHEDULE 3 EXCERPTS) Dated: 08/08/2020

BAKC:
6. Operations, performance and planning
6.1 Airworthiness and aircraft equipment
6.1.1 State the documents required to determine the serviceability of an aircraft.
6.1.2 Describe how to certify the aircraft for flight.
6.1.3 Describe the process to record an aircraft defect on a release to service document
(maintenance release).
6.2 Take-off and landing performance
6.2.1 Differentiate between pressure height and density height.
6.2.2 Describe how to use an altimeter to obtain:
(a) local QNH at an aerodrome;
(b) pressure height of an aerodrome;
(c) elevation of an aerodrome.
6.2.3 Calculate the following:
(a) density altitude given pressure altitude (or elevation and QNH) and temperature;
(b) pressure altitude given airfield elevation and QNH.
6.2.4 State the effect (increase/decrease) of the following factors on take-off, landing, and
take-off climb performance:
(a) strength of headwind/tailwind component;
(b) air temperature;
(c) QNH;
(d) airfield elevation;
(e) ground effect and windshear;
(f) frost on an aircraft.
6.2.5 Explain the following terms:
(a) maximum structural take-off and landing weight;
(b) climb weight limit.
6.3 Speed limitations
6.3.1 Explain the following terms/abbreviations:
(a) normal operating speed (VNO);
(b) never exceed speed (VNE);
(c) maximum manoeuvre speed (VA);
(d) turbulence penetration speed (VB);
(e) limit and design load factors.
6.3.2 Describe situations which may result in an aircraft exceeding speed limits and load
factor limits.
6.4 Weight and balance
6.4.1 Explain the meaning of the following terms used in the computation of weight and
balance data:
(a) datum;
(b) arm;
(c) moment;
(d) station;
(e) centre of gravity and limits;
(f) empty weight;
(g) operating weight;
(h) MTOW;
(i) zero fuel weight (MZFW);
(j) MLW.
6.4.2 Calculate the following weight and balance information:
(a) MTOW;
(b) capacity and arm of the baggage lockers;
(c) capacity, arm, grade and specific gravity of the fuel;
(d) location and arms of the seating.
6.4.3 Determine if an aircraft is loaded within the prescribed CG for the aircraft.
6.4.4 State the likely results of exceeding aircraft weight limits.
RBKA:
4. Operations and performance
4.1 Take-off and landing performance
4.1.1 State the effect (increase/decrease) of the following factors on take-off, landing, and
take-off climb performance:
(a) runway slope;
(b) wet runway surface;
(c) slushy runway surface.
4.2 Aircraft limitations
4.2.1 Explain the following terms/abbreviations:
(a) flap operating speed (VFO);
(b) flap extended speed (VFE).

PAKA:
3. Take-off and landing performance
Note: Use of take-off and landing charts is included in ‘Type’ training.
3.1.1 State the effect (increase/decrease) of the following factors on take-off, landing, and take-
off climb performance:
(a) strength of headwind/tailwind component;
(b) air temperature;
(c) QNH;
(d) density height (non-standard conditions);
(e) airfield elevation;
(f) runway slope;
(g) surface conditions, including the following:
(i) wet runway;
(ii) dry runway;
(iii) slushy runway;
(h) ground effect and windshear;
(i) frost on an aircraft.
3.1.2 Differentiate between pressure height and density height.
3.1.3 Describe how to use an altimeter to obtain the following:
(a) local QNH at an aerodrome;
(b) pressure height of an aerodrome;
(c) elevation of an aerodrome.
3.1.4 Explain the following terms:
(a) maximum structural take-off and landing weight;
(b) climb weight limit.
3.1.5 State the likely results of exceeding aircraft weight limits.

POPC:
1. Reserved
2. General flight planning and performance
2.1 Loading
2.1.1 Describe the following terms:
(a) arm, moment, datum, station, index unit;
(b) centre of gravity (CG) and CG limits;
(c) empty weight, zero fuel weight (ZFW), ramp weight;
(d) maximum take-off and maximum landing weights;
(e) floor loading limits.
2.2 Speed limitations
2.2.1 Explain the following terms/abbreviations:
(a) normal operating speed (Vno);
(b) never exceed speed (VNE);
(c) maximum manoeuvre speed (VA);
(d) turbulence penetration speed (VB);
(e) limit and design load factors;
(f) flap operating speed (VFO) and flap extended speed (VFE).
2.2.2 Describe situations which may result in an aircraft exceeding speed limits and load
factor limits.
 2.3 ERSA
2.3.1 Apply all items of information contained in ERSA which are relevant to VFR (day)
operations.
2.4 Flight plan preparation
2.4.1 Apply the responsibilities of a pilot in command with regard to weather and operational
briefing prior to planning a VFR flight.
2.4.2 Given a route:
(a) select appropriate visual charts for the flight;
(b) list the operations for which it is mandatory to obtain meteorological and operational
briefing;
(c) list the weather services available, and nominate the sources and methods of
obtaining this information;
(d) apply CASA requirements/instructions for flight notification of VFR flights and state
the preferred methods of submitting this notification;
2.4.3 Given an aerodrome forecast, determine whether holding or alternate requirements
apply and if so:
(a) nominate an appropriate alternate aerodrome;
(b) determine the quantity of additional fuel required for holding or flight to the alternate.
2.5 PPL – completion standard
2.5.1 Given:
(a) a departure place and 2 landing points;
(b) weather and operational briefing;
(c) passenger and/or baggage requirements;
(d) appropriate performance data.
2.5.2 Complete a flight plan form after considering the following aspects:
(a) selection of safe route(s) and cruise levels to comply with VFR;
(b) selection of cruise levels in accordance with the table of cruising levels;
(c) fuel for the flight, holding fuel, fuel to an alternate aerodrome, and specified reserves;
(d) weight limitation and aeroplane balance requirements;
(e) latest departure time.
2.6 Equi-time point (ETP), point of no return (PNR), diversions
2.6.1 Describe/recognise situations that may require the calculations of an ETP or PNR.
2.6.2 Assuming a constant cruise altitude and TAS, indicate the position of an ETP between
2 points in still air.
2.6.3 Given fuel on board, use planned/given ground speed to decide which of the following
courses of action would require the least fuel (including reserves):
(a) proceed to destination;
(b) return to the departure aerodrome;
(c) proceed to a suitable alternate.
2.7 Airworthiness and equipment
2.7.1 State the purpose of certificates of airworthiness and registration.
2.7.2 Given a typical scenario, extract the communication and normal and emergency
equipment required to be on board an aircraft.
2.7.3 State the responsibilities of a pilot in command with regard to:
(a) daily inspections;
(b) recording/reporting aircraft defects;
(c) know the types of maintenance that may be carried out by a PPL or CPL holder, as
appropriate;
(d) given a copy of a maintenance release:
(i) determine its validity;
(ii) list the class(es) of operation applicable to the aircraft;
(iii) list outstanding defects/endorsements and decide whether these affect the
airworthiness of the aircraft.

POPA:
1. Reserved
2. General flight planning and performance
2.1 Aerodromes and aeroplane landing areas (ALAs)
2.1.1 Explain/apply the following terms used in CASA publications and documents:
(a) take-off safety speed;
 (b) take-off distance available (TODA);
(c) take-off distance required (TODR);
(d) landing distance available (LDA);
(e) landing distance required (LDR).
2.1.2 Determine whether a given ALA is suitable for an aeroplane to take-off and land safety
in accordance with guidelines contained in CAAP 92.1.
2.2 Take-off and landing performance
2.2.1 State the effect (increase/decrease) of the following factors on take-off, landing, and
take-off climb performance:
(a) strength of headwind/tailwind component;
(b) air temperature;
(c) QNH;
(d) density height (non-standard conditions);
(e) airfield elevation;
(f) runway slope and surface, including wet and slushy runways;
(g) ground effect and windshear;
(h) frost on an aircraft.
2.2.2 Differentiate between pressure height and density height.
2.2.3 Describe how to use an altimeter to obtain:
(a) local QNH at an aerodrome; and
(b) pressure height of an aerodrome; and
(c) elevation of an aerodrome.
2.2.4 Explain the terms:
(a) maximum structural take-off and landing weight; and
(b) climb weight limit.
2.2.5 State the likely results of exceeding aircraft weight limits.
2.3 Density height
2.3.1 Using the methods under subsection 2.3.2, determine density height, given the
following:
(a) OAT and pressure height;
(b) using cockpit temperature and an altimeter setting of 1013.2 hPa.
2.3.2 For subsection 2.3.1, the methods are the following:
(a) density altitude charts;
(b) manual computer;
(c) flight manual charts;
(d) mathematics.
2.4 Take-off and landing performance
2.4.1 Use the flight manual to extract maximum structural take-off and landing weights.
2.4.2 Given a typical flight scenario, use performance charts to extract:
(a) maximum take-off weight A;
(b) maximum landing weight A;
(c) take-off distance required (TODR) B;
(d) landing distance required (LDR) B;
(e) climb weight limit;
(f) take-off parameters:
(i) power;
(ii) flap setting;
(iii) take-off safety speed;
(g) landing parameters:
(i) flap;
(ii) threshold speed;
(h) State the conditions on which the parameters listed in paragraphs (f) and (g) are
based.
2.5 Climb, cruise and descent performance
2.5.1 From typical charts or tables extract/determine the following data for climb, cruise and
descent:
(a) time, speed, distance, fuel flow/quantity;
(b) appropriate engine settings;
(c) rates of climb/descent;
 (d) the conditions under which an aeroplane will achieve maximum range and
endurance.

COPC:
1. Reserved
2. Flight planning and performance
2.1 Density height
2.1.1 Using the methods under subsection 2.1.2, determine density height, given the
following:
(a) OAT and pressure height;
(b) using cockpit temperature and an altimeter setting of 1013.2 hPa.
2.1.2 For subsection 2.1.1, the methods are the following:
(a) density altitude charts;
(b) manual computer;
(c) flight manual charts;
(d) mathematics.
2.2 Take-off and landing
2.2.1 Use the flight manual to extract maximum structural take-off and landing weights
mentioned in subsection 2.2.2 according to the requirements mentioned in subsection
2.2.3.
2.2.2 Given a typical flight scenario, for the items mentioned in subsection 2.2.3, use
performance charts to extract the following:
(a) maximum take-off weight;
(b) maximum landing weight;
(c) take-off distance required (TODR);
(d) landing distance required (LDR);
(e) climb weight limit;
(f) take-off parameters – power, flap setting, take-off safety speed;
(g) landing parameters – flap, threshold speed and state the conditions on which the
parameters listed in (f) and (g) are based.
2.2.3 For subsection 2.2, the following requirements apply:
(a) apply information extracted from ERSA;
(b) determine TODA and LDA at a ground ALA;
(c) apply the CASA regulatory requirements/orders as applicable to single-engine
aeroplanes;
(d) extract/derive entry parameters for take-off and landing charts viz:
(i) temperature and pressure;
(ii) take-off and landing weights;
(e) extract structural weight limits from a flight manual.
3. Climb, cruise and descent performance
3.1.1 From typical charts or tables, determine the following data for climb, cruise and descent:
(a) time, speed, distance, fuel flow/quantity;
(b) appropriate engine settings;
(c) rates of climb/descent;
(d) the conditions under which an aeroplane will achieve maximum range and endurance.
3.1.2 Determine the following, using the fuel units of US gal, kg, litres:
(a) best air and ground nm/unit of fuel;
(b) least fuel/air or ground nm.
4. Weight and balance
4.1 Weight calculations
4.1.1 Calculate the following:
(a) mid-zone weight;
(b) landing weight;
(c) take-off weight at an intermediate landing point.
4.2 Loading
4.2.1 Explain the following terms:
(a) arm, moment, datum, station, index unit;
(b) CG and CG limits;
(c) mean aerodynamic chord (MAC);
(d) empty weight, ZFW, ramp weight;
 (e) maximum take-off and maximum landing weights;
(f) floor loading limits.
4.2.2 Demonstrate the ability to:
(a) express CG as a % of MAC;
(b) determine CG position relative to the datum;
(c) determine movement of CG with changes in load distribution and mass.
4.2.3 Given appropriate data use a typical loading system or a load sheet to distribute load
to maintain CG within limits throughout a flight. This objective requires the ability to
perform 1 or more of the following tasks:
(a) extract the following weight limits from a flight manual:
(i) empty weight ZFW;
(ii) maximum structural take-off and landing weight.
(b) determine the following:
(i) maximum payload;
(ii) maximum load per station;
(iii) maximum floor loading capacities;
(iv) fore and aft CG limits for a given/derived weight;
(v) weight of fuel/ballast to be carried;
(c) determine the following:
(i) the maximum payload/fuel that may be carried;
(ii) ballast requirements, if any;
(iii) the position of the CG under different load configurations.
5. Flight plan preparation
5.1.1 Apply the responsibilities of a pilot in command with regard to weather and operational
briefing prior to planning a VFR flight.
5.1.2 Given a route applicable to the level of licence and type of operation viz. OCTA/CTA, do
the following:
(a) select appropriate visual charts for the flight;
(b) list the operations for which it is mandatory to obtain meteorological and operational
briefing;
(c) list the weather services available, and nominate the sources and methods of obtaining
this information;
(d) apply CASA requirements/instructions for flight notification of VFR flights and state the
preferred methods of submitting this notification.
5.1.3 Given an aerodrome forecast determine whether holding or alternate requirements apply
and if so, for the following:
(a) nominate an appropriate alternate aerodrome;
(b) determine the quantity of additional fuel required for holding or flight to the alternate.
5.2 Flight planning
5.2.1 Reserved
5.2.2 For a domestic flight plan form:
(a) given the following:
(i) a typical training navigation route (OCTA/CTA), as applicable;
(ii) appropriate weather and operational briefing;
(iii) aircraft (type) planning data and fuel at start up; and
(b) apply the fuel policy described in CAAP 234-1(0); and
(c) select correct (safe) cruise levels; and
(d) enter information correctly in the flight plan form; and
(e) submit appropriate flight notification details; and
(f) determine minimum (safe) fuel and endurance; and
(g) demonstrate accuracy in computations:
(i) HDG +/- 5o, ETI +/- 2 mins; and
(ii) fuel and endurance +5%.
5.2.3 Given the following:
(a) a departure place and 2 landing points;
(b) weather and operational briefing;
(c) passenger and/or baggage requirements;
(d) appropriate performance data;
then complete a flight plan form after considering the following aspects:
(e) selection of safe route(s) and cruise levels to comply with VFR;
 (f) selection of cruise levels in accordance with the table of cruising levels;
(g) fuel for the flight, holding fuel, fuel to an alternate aerodrome, and specified reserves;
(h) weight limitation and aeroplane balance requirements;
(i) latest departure time.
5.2.4 Given a typical commercial task, including the following, do the things mentioned in
paragraphs (d), (e), (f) and (g):
(a) departure and landing points within and/or outside controlled airspace;
(b) weather and operational briefing;
(c) appropriate performance data;
then:
(d) select safe routes to comply to VFR;
(e) select cruise levels as follows:
(i) to comply with VFR and the table of cruising levels;
(ii) which meet passenger and fuel economy requirements;
(f) determine the following:
(iii) the minimum (safe) fuel required;
(iv) the maximum payload (passengers/cargo and fuel) that may be carried;
(v) whether intermediate refuelling is necessary;
(vi) ETD and ETA after considering day VFR requirements, flight/duty time limitations
and commercial considerations;
(g) complete a flight plan form and a loading system.
5.3 Equi-time point (ETP), point of no return (PNR), diversions
5.3.1 Given fuel on board, use planned/given ground speed to decide which of the following
courses of action would require the least fuel (including reserves):
(a) proceed to destination;
(b) return to the departure aerodrome;
(c) proceed to a suitable alternate.
5.3.2 Calculate time and distance to an ETP or PNR between 2 points, using planned or
given data.

COPA:
1. Reserved
2. Operational knowledge
2.1 Aerodromes and aeroplane landing areas (ALAs)
2.1.1 ALAs are included as a topic in this syllabus pursuant to a pilot’s responsibilities in
accordance with CASA regulations.
2.1.2 Explain and apply the following terms used in CASA publications and documents:
(a) take-off safety speed;
(b) take-off distance available (TODA);
(c) take-off distance required (TODR);
(d) landing distance available (LDA);
(e) landing distance required (LDR).
2.1.3 Determine whether a given aerodrome or ALA is suitable for an aeroplane to take-off
and land safety in accordance with guidelines contained in CASA guidance material.
2.2 Climb, cruise and descent performance
2.2.1 From typical charts or tables extract/determine the following data for climb, cruise and
descent:
(a) time, speed, distance, fuel flow/quantity;
(b) appropriate engine settings;
(c) rates of climb/descent;
(d) the conditions under which an aeroplane will achieve maximum range and
endurance.
2.2.2 Determine the:
(a) best air and ground nm/unit of fuel (for example, 2.5 nm/kg);
(b) least fuel/air or ground nm (for example, 0.4 kg/nm).
3. Fuel units
3.1.1 Using US Gal, kg and litres, estimate:
(a) mid-zone weight;
(b) landing weight;
(c) take-off weight at an intermediate landing point.