Airspeeds

Question 1

Vr = rotation speed (When you start rotate the airplane to get it off the ground)

Answer 1

50 kts

Question 2

Vx = Best angle of climb (Gives the greates altitude gain in the shortest horizontal distance)

Answer 2

55 kts

Question 3

Vy = best rate of climb (Gives the greatest altitude gain in the shortest time)

Answer 3

67 kts

Question 4

Vs0 = stalling speed in landing configuration

Answer 4

35 kts

Question 5

Vs1 = Stall in cruise (clean) configuration

Answer 5

40 kts

Question 6

Va = Manouevring speed, weight 757 kg (Above that speed, Do not make full deflection on any control surfaces)

Answer 6

104 kts

Question 7

Vno = Max. Structural cruising speed (You may exceed this speed only in smooth air)

Answer 7

111 kts

Question 8

En-route climb speed

Answer 8

70-80 kts

Question 9

Vapp = approach speed

Answer 9

55 - 65 kts

Question 10

Vne = never exceed speed

Answer 10

149

Question 11

Best glide speed (At this speed you will glide the longest distance without engine power)

Answer 11

60 kts

Question 12

Vfe = Max. Flaps extended speed (Maximum speed you can fly with the flaps extended.

Answer 12

85 kts

Question 13

Va = manoeuvring speed, weight 680 kg (Above that speed, Do not make full deflection on any control surfaces)

Answer 13

98 kts

Question 14

Va = manoeuvring speed, weight 612kg (Above that speed, Do not make full deflection on any control surfaces)

Answer 14

93 kts