Flight Envelope

Flight Envelope

What is a Flight Envelope?

Limits of Aircraft Performance

The Flight Envelope defines the boundaries of an aircraft's performance capabilities, including speed, altitude, and manoeuvrability.

The Flight Envelope refers to the range of operational limits of an aircraft, including speed, altitude, and angle of attack.

• Determines Safe Operating Conditions: Defines the boundaries within which an aircraft can operate safely.
• Aircraft Design and Performance: Specific to each aircraft model based on its design and performance capabilities.
• Critical for Pilot Awareness: Pilots must know these limits to avoid unsafe flight conditions.

The flight envelope is a crucial concept in aviation, outlining the operational limits for safe aircraft performance.