Airspeed Markings (V-Speeds)

Question 1

What does the ‘V’ in V speeds stand for?

Answer 1

Velocity

Question 2

What is V1 speed?

Answer 2

The takeoff decision speed where the pilot must decide to continue the takeoff or abort.

Question 3

True or False: V2 is the minimum safe speed during the climb after takeoff.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What does Vso represent?

Answer 4

The stall speed in the landing configuration.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: Vfe is the maximum flap extended speed, and it varies based on ______.

Answer 5

the type of aircraft and flap setting

Question 6

What is the stall speed in a clean configuration referred to as?

Answer 6

Vs

Question 7

What is the significance of Vne?

Answer 7

Vne is the never exceed speed, which should not be exceeded in any operation.

Question 8

Multiple choice: Which of the following speeds is the maximum structural cruising speed? A) Vno B) Vne C) Vx

Answer 8

A) Vno

Question 9

What does Vx represent?

Answer 9

The best angle of climb speed.

Question 10

True or False: Vy is the best rate of climb speed.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What is Vglide?

Answer 11

The speed at which an aircraft will achieve the best glide distance.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Vx is used to gain ______ altitude in the shortest horizontal distance.

Answer 12

the most

Question 13

What is the relationship between Vso and Vs?

Answer 13

Vso is the stall speed in landing configuration; Vs is the stall speed in clean configuration.

Question 14

What does Vfe indicate?

Answer 14

The maximum speed at which flaps can be safely extended.

Question 15

Multiple choice: What is the correct definition of Vno? A) Maneuvering speed B) Maximum structural cruising speed C) Stall speed

Answer 15

B) Maximum structural cruising speed

Question 16

What is the primary purpose of Vne?

Answer 16

To prevent structural damage to the aircraft by exceeding its design limits.

Question 17

True or False: Vglide is used during engine failure scenarios.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What speed should a pilot aim to maintain during a go-around?

Answer 18

Vy

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The V speeds are critical for safe ______ operations.

Answer 19

flight

Question 20

What is the importance of knowing V speeds for a pilot?

Answer 20

They help ensure safe takeoff, landing, and climb operations.

Question 21

What does Vx tell a pilot about their climb performance?

Answer 21

It indicates the speed for the best angle of climb.

Question 22

Multiple choice: At what point is V2 reached? A) During takeoff B) During landing C) During climb-out

Answer 22

C) During climb-out

Question 23

What is the typical relationship between Vno and Vne?

Answer 23

Vne is always greater than Vno.

Question 24

True or False: A pilot can exceed Vne in turbulent conditions.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

What should a pilot do if they exceed Vne?

Answer 25

Reduce speed immediately to avoid structural damage.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The V speeds are listed in the ______ for each aircraft.

Answer 26

Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)

Question 27

What is VR speed?

Answer 27

Rotation Speed

Question 28

What V speed represents Maneuvering Speed?

Answer 28

VA

Question 29

What is the V speed notation for Maximum structural cruising speed?

Answer 29

VNO