ATPL Performance (EASA) study plan

Define the take-off distance components (TORA, TODA, ASDA, TORA clearway/stopway relationships) and state which declared distance each performance limit is compared against

Compute corrected take-off distances for pressure altitude, temperature, wind, slope, and runway surface using a worked example with a provided table of corrections

Distinguish field-length-limited from obstacle-limited take-off mass and explain how each is found on a take-off chart

Identify the certification basis differences between CS/FAR 25 large aeroplane take-off performance and light aeroplane performance data

Explain V1 definition, the decision-speed concept, and how V1 is selected between VMCG and VR constraints

Describe VMCG, VMCA, VMU, VR and V2 and state the speed-ordering rule VMCG <= V1 <= VR <= V2

Calculate the effect of a wet or contaminated runway on V1 and required take-off distance, including the 15 percent rule for wet runways where applicable

Interpret take-off performance for a derated or assumed-temperature thrust setting and state why it improves engine life without changing the limit mass

Solve a full take-off chart problem including wind component calculation from runway heading and reported wind

Apply the obstacle-clearance requirement for the net take-off flight path and state the 35 ft screen height requirement

Define the segments of the take-off flight path (first, second, third, final) and the thrust and flap configuration in each

State the climb gradient requirements for two-engine and four-engine aeroplanes in the second segment and explain the origin of the 1.6 percent and 2.7 percent figures

Compute climb gradient from rate of climb and ground speed, and convert between gradient and angle of climb

Explain the forces in a steady climb and how excess thrust, not excess power alone, sets the climb angle

Differentiate best angle of climb (VX) from best rate of climb (VY) and state how each shifts with altitude, wind, and mass

Interpret a climb performance chart to find time, fuel, and distance to climb for a given altitude change

State the en-route climb requirements for the net take-off flight path and the obstacle clearance during the third and final segments

Explain driftdown and how the net flight path in the en-route configuration is used to clear terrain after an engine failure

Solve a cruise performance problem using a cruise chart to find fuel flow, TAS, and specific range for a given mass and level

Describe the effect of altitude, temperature, mass, and wind on specific range and state the conditions for maximum range cruise versus long-range cruise

Calculate point of no return (equal time point) and critical point for a given route and wind, showing the formulas used

Explain the fuel policy structure (taxi, trip, contingency, alternate, final reserve, additional) and compute a minimum fuel figure for a sample flight

Interpret the effect of wind on still-air range, and compute the equivalent still-air distance for a sector with headwind and tailwind

State the requirement for en-route alternate selection and the 60-minute and 120-minute ETOPS-style diversion rules at a conceptual level

Define LDA, the landing distance required, and the 1.67 factor (or 1.43 for turboprops where applicable) and state when each applies

Compute landing distance corrections for pressure altitude, temperature, wind, slope, and runway condition (dry, wet, contaminated)

Explain the approach climb requirement (2.1 percent for two-engine, 3.1 percent for four-engine) and the landing climb requirement (3.3 percent)

State the go-around decision and the landing mass limit imposed by climb and by field length, and identify which is limiting in a given case

Complete a full-length timed mock under exam conditions and record the score by domain

Re-derive from memory the key formulas: gradient-rate conversion, equal-time point, landing distance factor, and take-off distance corrections

Review every mock question answered incorrectly and classify the error as knowledge gap, chart-reading error, or unit/conversion slip

Build a final one-page formula and limits sheet covering all four domains for last-day revision