V-speeds

Question 1

What is the rotation speed (Vr) for the aircraft?

Answer 1

55 KIAS

KIAS stands for Knots Indicated Airspeed.

Question 2

What is the best angle of climb speed (Vx) with flaps up?

Answer 2

64 KIAS

Vx represents the speed that provides the greatest altitude gain over distance.

Question 3

What is the best rate of climb speed (Vy)?

Answer 3

78 KIAS

Vy is the speed that provides the maximum altitude gain per unit of time.

Question 4

What is the best glide speed?

Answer 4

70 KIAS

The glide ratio is 9:1, meaning for every 9 units of distance traveled horizontally, the aircraft descends 1 unit vertically.

Question 5

What is the never exceed speed (Vne)?

Answer 5

160 KIAS

Exceeding Vne can result in structural failure.

Question 6

What is the maximum structural cruising speed (Vno)?

Answer 6

128 KIAS

This speed should not be exceeded in turbulent air.

Question 7

What is the maneuvering speed (Va)?

Answer 7

97 KIAS

Va is the maximum speed at which full deflection of the control surfaces can be used without risk of damage.

Question 8

What is the maximum flap extended speed (Vfe) with flaps greater than 10° to 30°?

Answer 8

85 KIAS

Exceeding Vfe with flaps extended can lead to structural damage.

Question 9

What is the stall speed (Vs1) in clean configuration?

Answer 9

47 KIAS

Clean configuration means no lift devices (like flaps) are deployed.

Question 10

What is the stall speed (Vso) in landing configuration?

Answer 10

41 KIAS

Landing configuration typically includes full flaps.

Question 11

What is the maximum crosswind component for the aircraft?

Answer 11

15 knots

This is the maximum crosswind that the aircraft can handle safely during takeoff and landing.

Question 12

What is the takeoff speed for a short field with an obstacle?

What airspeed do we maintain after clear of the obstacle?

Answer 12

59 Knots until clear

Pitch for Vx after clear (64 knots)