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.


Accessing Flight Performance

  1. Go to Aircraft from the sidebar

  2. Click on an aircraft

  3. Select the Flight Performance tab


Key Performance Fields

Speed

Field
Description
Units

Cruise Speed

Normal cruising speed

Knots (kts)

Max Speed

Maximum cruise speed

Knots (kts)

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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.

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Fuel Capacity

Maximum fuel load

Gallons or liters


How Performance Data is Used

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

  1. Calculate flight time β€” Distance Γ· cruise speed

  2. Estimate fuel needed β€” Flight time Γ— fuel burn rate

  3. Check range β€” Can this aircraft make the trip non-stop?

  4. Determine fuel costs β€” Fuel needed Γ— fuel price at airport


Performance Templates

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

  • Accept defaults β€” Use the template values

  • Customize β€” Adjust for your specific aircraft's performance

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Altitude and Conditions

Some advanced configurations include:

  • Typical cruise altitude β€” Affects fuel burn

  • ISA deviation adjustments β€” Temperature corrections

  • Payload vs range tradeoffs β€” Performance at different weights


Tips for Accuracy

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  • 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 β€” it's better to slightly overestimate costs


Next Steps

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