NAVWEPS 00-8OT-80 
AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE 
The performance of an aircraft is. the most operating limitations and insight to obtain 
important feature which defines its suitability the design performance of his aircraft. The 
for specific missions. The principal items of performance section of the flight handbook 
airplane performance deserve detailed consid- provides the specific information regarding the 
eration in order to better understand and capabilities and limitations of each airplane. 
appreciate the capabilities of each airplane. 
Knowledge of the various items of airplane 
Every Naval Aviator must rely upon these 
handbook data as the guide to safe and effec- 
performance will provide the Naval Aviator rive operation of his aircraft. 
with a more complete appreciation of the 
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