Aircraft performance and handling qualities are prescribed in airworthiness design requirements associated with aircraft flight controls and aerodynamics. Defence conducts comprehensive test programs to ensure that the Defence aircraft’s performance and handling qualities are satisfactory for Defence’s intended use. ADF Flight Test Organisations retain specialist expertise in the identification of suitable requirements and standards for conducting aircraft performance and flight handling assessments, to demonstrate that a Defence aircraft’s handling characteristics are acceptable. Flight test organisation points of contact can be provided by DASA upon request by contacting DASA DTS Enquiries.