Question

What is meant by perceived performance?

(a) Visualization of the aircraft with respect to wind

(b) Visualization of the aircraft with respect to aircraft relative to ground

(c) Visualization of the aircraft with respect to wind with respect to ground

(d) Visualization of the aircraft with respect to any one frame such as aircraft or ground

This question was addressed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

Query is from Effect of Wind on Climb Performance and Descent Performance topic in division Climb and Descent Performance of Aircraft Performance

Answer 1

Right choice is (d) Visualization of the aircraft with respect to any one frame such as aircraft or ground

Easiest explanation: Visualization of the aircraft with respect to any one frame such as aircraft or ground is known as the perceived performance. This effects the ability of the aircraft to clear ground-based obstructions.