Seminole V-Speeds

Question 1

Vso

Answer 1

55 KIAS, which is the stall speed in landing configuration. This is also indicated by the bottom of the white arc.

Question 2

Vmc

Answer 2

56 KIAS, which is the minimum controllable airspeed. This is indicated by the red line.

Question 3

Vs

Answer 3

57 KIAS, which is the stall speed with zero flaps. This is indicated by the bottom of green arc.

Question 4

Vr

Answer 4

75 KIAS, which is the rotation speed.

Question 5

Vx

Answer 5

82 KIAS, which is the best angle of climb.

Question 6

Vxse

Answer 6

82 KIAS, which is the best angle of climb with a single-engine.

Question 7

Vsse

Answer 7

82 KIAS, which is the safe speed for an intentional engine failure.

Question 8

Vy

Answer 8

88 KIAS, which is the best rate of climb.

Question 9

Vyse

Answer 9

88 KIAS, which is the best rate of climb with a single-engine. This is also indicated by the blue line.

Question 10

Vfe

Answer 10

111 KIAS, which is the maximum flap extension speed. This is indicated by the top of the white arc.

Question 11

Vlo (up)

Answer 11

109 KIAS, which is the maximum gear retraction speed.

Question 12

Vlo (down)

Answer 12

140 KIAS, which is the maximum gear extension speed.

Question 13

Vle

Answer 13

140 KIAS, which is the maximum speed with the gear extended.

Question 14

Vno

Answer 14

169 KIAS, which is the maximum structural cruising speed.This is indicated by the top of the green arc.

Question 15

Vne

Answer 15

202 KIAS, which is the never exceed speed.This is also indicated by a red line.

Question 16

Va (heavy)

Answer 16

135 KIAS, which is the maneuvering speed at 3,800 pounds.

Question 17

Va (light)

Answer 17

112 KIAS, which is the maneuvering speed 2,700 pounds.