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Question 1

VAPP

Answer 1

VAPP - target approach airspeed

Question 2

VFTO

Answer 2

VFTO - final take-off speed

Question 3

VGA

Answer 3

VGA - go-around target airspeed

Question 4

VMO

Answer 4

VMO - maximum operating limit speed (MMO)

Question 5

VR

Answer 5

VR - rotation speed

Question 6

VREF

Answer 6

VREF - the reference indicated approach speed, usually 1.3 times VS0 plus 50% of the wind gust speed in excess of the mean wind speed.

Final approach speeds are obtained by adding a speed factor to VREF

Question 7

V1

Answer 7

V1 - Decision speed. The maximum speed in the takeoff at which the pilot must take the first action to stop the aircraft within the accelerate-stop distance. This speed is adjustable based on many factors included ambient condtions and takeoff thrust used.

Question 8

V2

Answer 8

V2 - Take-Off safety speed. The lowest speed at which the a/c complies with the handling criteria associated with the climb after T.O. following an engine failure.