V Speeds Flashcards
1
Q
Vx
A
Best angle of climb- 64 knots
To cover distance
2
Q
Vy
A
Best rate of climb- 76 knots
Climb the fastest
3
Q
Vso
A
Stall speed in landing configuration- 45 knots
4
Q
Vs
A
Stall speed in specified configuration- 50 knots
5
Q
Vfe
A
When you can extend flaps- 102 knots
6
Q
Vno
A
Max structural cruising speed- 125 knots
Yellow arc
7
Q
Vne
A
Never exceed speed- 154 knots
Red arc
8
Q
Bg
A
Best glide- 76 knots
9
Q
Vo
A
Maneuvering speed:
2,550 lbs- 113 knots
1,917 lbs- 98 knots
So that during turbulence you can stall before causing structural damage, heavier plane has a higher angle of attack and therefore stalls at a higher airspeed.
10
Q
Cc
A
Cruise climb- 87 knots
For better airflow and to see outside better.
