Private Pilot Licence · Practice

Your aircraft has a service ceiling of 12 500 ft (DA). Aerodrome elevation is 5 000 ft, QNH 995 hPa, OAT 32 °C. What is the maximum DA the aircraft will reach after departure, and what does this imply?

• A.DA at elevation = 8 200 ft; well within service ceiling with adequate margin
• B.DA at elevation = 8 200 ft; approaching service ceiling
• C.DA at elevation ≈ 8 200 ft; below half the service ceiling so no concern
• D.DA at elevation = 6 500 ft; marginal but within limits