Rules Of Thumb
From FlightSim
This FAQ is to show rules of thumb that are sometimes used in real world aviation. They often can be useful in Flight Simulator, also.
- Indicated to True Airspeed
- Takeoff Estimation
- Landing Estimation
- Chart Distance Estimation
- Descent estimation
- Density Altitude estimation
- Standard Rate (2 minute) Turn
- Crosswind Component Estimation
- Grain Of Salt
- Other sites with Rules of Thumb
Note that, while rules of thumb should not replace performance charts and other information provided by the aircraft manufacturer, they can be very useful to quickly get an understanding of what you need to know, and often to get ballpark figures for preliminary planning.
