Performance and weight and balanceQuestion 861 of 934

Under what conditions do manufacturers gather the data for performance charts?

In an aircraft with worn engines flown by student pilots
In a loaded aircraft flown by an experienced test pilot at gross weight and in turbulence
In a flight simulator set to standard conditions
In a new aircraft in good working order, flown with average piloting skills

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Correct answer: In a new aircraft in good working order, flown with average piloting skills

The pilot must compensate if the aircraft is not in good working order or the piloting skills are below average.

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026