Airspeeds Flashcards
1
Q
What is Calibrated Airspeed (CAS)
A
Indicated airspeed corrected for installation and instrument error
2
Q
What is True Airspeed (TAS)
A
Calibrated airspeed corrected for temperature and pressure variations
3
Q
Vso
A
Stall speed or minimum steady flight speed in landing configuration
4
Q
Vfe
A
Maximum flap extended speed
5
Q
What is indicated airspeed (IAS)
A
The uncorrected reading obtained from the airspeed indicator
6
Q
Vs1
A
Stall speed or minimum steady flight speed in a specified configuration
7
Q
Vno
A
Maximum structural cruising speed
8
Q
Vne
A
Never exceed speed
9
Q
Vle
A
Maximum landing gear extended speed
10
Q
Va
A
Design maneuvering speed
11
Q
Vy
A
Best rate of climb speed
12
Q
Vx
A
Best angle of climb speed
