What does Performance cover?
Performance covers how aircraft perform in each phase of flight — take-off, climb, cruise, descent and landing — and the regulatory margins that apply. It combines graph and table reading with an understanding of the factors (weight, altitude, temperature, wind) that change the numbers.
What this subject covers
- General performance theory and definitions
- Take-off and landing performance
- Climb, cruise and descent performance
- Single- and multi-engine class performance
- Effect of mass, altitude, temperature and wind
- Performance graphs, charts and tables
Study tip
Graph and chart reading under time pressure is the real skill — practise extracting numbers accurately and quickly from the performance charts.
How MyATPS helps you pass Performance
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Frequently asked questions
What makes Performance difficult?
It mixes theory with fast, accurate chart reading. Many candidates know the theory but lose time and accuracy on the graphs, so targeted chart practice pays off.
Which factors change performance figures?
Mass, pressure altitude, temperature, wind and runway condition are the big ones. Questions frequently change one factor and ask for the effect.
Does MyATPS follow EASA subject 032?
Yes — questions are mapped to the ECQB 032 learning objectives so you cover every performance area the exam can test.
