MD Helicopters MD900 Explorer, Flight Manual

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CSP − 902RFM207E − 1
Performance Data
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 (902 Configuration with PW 207E)
FAA Approved
Reissue 2
Revision 5
5 − 5
5 − 4. AIRSPEED CALIBRATION
Description: This charts show the difference between indicated and calibrated
airspeeds.
Indicated airspeed (IAS) corrected for position error equals calibrated airspeed
(CAS).
Use of chart: Use the chart as illustrated by the example. To determine calibrated
airspeed, the pilot must know the indicated airspeed.
NOTE
:
The example below refers to Figure 5 − 2.
Example:
Wanted: Calibrated airspeed
Known: Indicated airspeed = 120 knots
Method: Enter the bottom of the chart at the indicated airspeed of 120 knots.
Move up to the airspeed calibration line; move left and read 117 knots,
calibrated airspeed.