Table 1

General assumptions for each flight phase of the mission.

Mission phase Assumption
0–1 Taxiing 7% of the maximum power
1–2 Take-Off Maximum power
2–3 Climb Best rate of climb
3–4 Cruise Constant speed and altitude
4–5 Descent Constant rate of descent
5–6 Climb Best rate of climb
6–7 Cruise Constant speed and altitude
7–8 Descent Constant rate of descent
8–9 Loiter 30 min at minimum power
9–10 Approach Constant rate of descent
10–11 Landing Neglected

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