V-Speeds Flashcards
1
Q
Vfe
A
Max flap extension speed
-upper limit of white arc
2
Q
Vso
A
Stall speed full flaps (landing configuration)
-lower limit of white arc
“so” — so slow!
“so” — shit out ( flaps out)
3
Q
What V-speeds does the White arc give us?
A
Vfe & Vso
4
Q
Vs1/Vsi
A
Stall speed in clean configuration
-lower limit of green arc
“si” —shit in (flaps in)
5
Q
Vno
A
Maximum structural cruising speed
- upper limit of green arc
“no” — normal operating range
6
Q
Vne
A
Never exceed speed
End of yellow, beginning of red
7
Q
What V-speeds are given by the green arc
A
Vsi/Vs1- lower limit
Vno- upper limit
8
Q
What speed is not shown on the airspeed indicator?
A
Va
9
Q
Va
A
Maneuvering speed
-changes with weight
You want to be at this speed for your steep turns and slow flight
10
Q
How does the airspeed indicator work?
A
Via the pitot tube
11
Q
V2
A
??
Jets use this
12
Q
Vg
A
Best glide speed
