Which of the following is included in the OLDA calculation when using the ODM chart?

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OLDA calculations on the ODM chart estimate the required landing distance by accounting for everything that changes how a airplane slows and stops in the final phase. The flap setting you choose changes the aircraft’s lift and drag characteristics at touchdown, which directly affect the speed and deceleration profile. The weight sets the momentum the airplane must overcome—the heavier the airplane, the longer the distance needed to stop. Braking action reflects how well the runway will allow deceleration; poorer friction means more distance. Autobrake selection determines the automatic braking profile, influencing how quickly the aircraft slows without manual input. Corrections cover additional real‑world factors like wind, runway slope, and surface conditions, adjusting the calculation to reflect actual conditions. All these elements together form the OLDA value the ODM chart is built to produce, so including each of them yields the correct, usable distance.