Flight Performance

Configure speed, range, and fuel consumption data.

The Flight Performance section contains the technical data AeroQuote uses to calculate flight times and fuel costs. Accurate data here means accurate quotes.

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Accessing Flight Performance

1. Go to Aircraft from the sidebar

2. Click on an aircraft

3. Select the Flight Performance tab

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Key Performance Fields

Speed

Field	Description	Units
Cruise Speed	Normal cruising speed	Knots (kts)
Max Speed	Maximum cruise speed	Knots (kts)

Use realistic cruise speeds for your typical operations. Published max speeds are rarely used in practice.

Range

Field	Description	Units
Maximum Range	How far the aircraft can fly	Nautical miles (nm)
Range with Reserves	Practical range with fuel reserves	Nautical miles (nm)

Fuel Consumption

Field	Description	Units
Fuel Burn Rate	Fuel consumption per hour	Gallons or liters per hour
Fuel Type	Jet-A, Avgas, etc.	—
Fuel Capacity	Maximum fuel load	Gallons or liters

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How Performance Data is Used

When you create a quote, AeroQuote uses this data to:

1. Calculate flight time — Distance ÷ cruise speed

2. Estimate fuel needed — Flight time × fuel burn rate

3. Check range — Can this aircraft make the trip non-stop?

4. Determine fuel costs — Fuel needed × fuel price at airport

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Performance Templates

When you select an aircraft type, AeroQuote may provide default performance values based on typical specifications. You can:

• Accept defaults — Use the template values

• Customize — Adjust for your specific aircraft's performance

Templates are starting points. Your aircraft's actual performance may differ based on age, configuration, and modifications.

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Altitude and Conditions

Some advanced configurations include:

• Typical cruise altitude — Affects fuel burn

• ISA deviation adjustments — Temperature corrections

• Payload vs range tradeoffs — Performance at different weights

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Tips for Accuracy

Consult your pilot — Your chief pilot or flight crew can provide realistic performance figures based on actual operations.

• Use flight logs to verify real-world fuel burn

• Consider seasonal variations (winter vs summer performance)

• Update data after any modifications to the aircraft

• Be conservative — it's better to slightly overestimate costs

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Next Steps

• Costings — Configure pricing and hourly rates

• Cost Simulator — Test your settings