POH Performance Data FAA Safety Article

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Here is a great article about just how those POH performance data models we use for computing landing and takeoff distance are actually compiled. Its a real eye opener. I knew they were performed by test pilots, but had no idea that they were as much on the edge as they really are.

Make sure you are aware of the real applicability toward your own skills that these figures reflect the next time you might be near a go/no go decision and find yourself pushing the performance figures..... read on.