Aviation Rules of Thumb

Useful Standard Rules

• Climb
• Convert Climb Gradient to Climb Rate (RoC)
• Climb Rate for Obstable Clearance
• Descent
• Three Degree Glideslope
• Descending Distance & Rate of Descent (RoD)
• Glide Ratio Calculation
• Top of Descent for Crossing Restriction
• Top of Descent Distance Calculation
• Beginning your Descent from MDA (DME MAP)
• Speeds
• Calculate Groundspeed by Timing
• Calculate your True Airspeed (TAS)
• Convert Knots to Miles per Hour
• Convert Mach Number to Indicated Airspeed (IAS)
• Distance Travelled Based on Ground Speed
• Time It Takes to Fly a Certain Distance
• Takeoff Decision Abort Take-off
• V-Speeds Abbreviations List
• Conversions
• Convert Temperature scales Celsius Fahrenheit Kelvin
• Convert Weight Metric and Avoirdupois (US) scales
• Convert Length and Distance Metric Imperial (Meter, Kilometer, Inch, Foot, Yard, Mile)
• Convert Volumes (Liter, Gallon, Ounce)
• Miscellaneous
• Memory Aids / Mnemonics: Abbreviations
• Memory Aids / Mnemonics: Sentences

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