Range Profile Figure

This table gives an estimate of the maximum still air range, for each of four power
settings, for
a selected pressure altitude.
The calculated range includes fuel for:
� Climb
� Cruise
� Taxi and run-up, plus
� A reserve fuel for 45 minutes at economy cruise power
This table enables the pilot to rapidly select a suitable cruise level for a route
distance and
preferred power setting. It is also possible to select a power setting, given a
preferred cruise
altitude and route distance.
To use the table, enter on the left with cruising pressure altitude and move
horizontally to the
selected power setting curve. Move vertically downwards to read off the range in
Nautical
Air Miles.
You will note that on each power setting curve that TAS is quoted for Pressure
Altitudes
4000 ft, 8000 ft and 12 000 ft. You may have to interpolate between these altitudes
to extract
an accurate TAS to use in the conversion of NAM to NGM.
Note. Range is affected by wind, therefore you will have to convert the NAM
extracted from the
graph into NGM, using the formula discussed in Chapter 3.
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Single-engine Piston Aeroplane (SEP)
Range Examples
4. Refer to CAP 697 Figure 2.4 Extract Range (NAM)
Given: Full Throttle @ 2500 rpm FL100
Given: Full Throttle @ 2100 rpm FL100
Given: Full Throttle @ 2300 rpm FL70
5. Given:
Full Throttle @ 2500 rpm FL80
30 kt tailwind component
What is the ground range?
Answers to Range Examples
4. Refer to CAP 697 Figure 2.4 Extract Range (NAM)
Given: Full Throttle @ 2500 rpm FL100 839
Given: Full Throttle @ 2100 rpm FL100 904
Given: Full Throttle @ 2300 rpm FL70 832