Airspeeds and Other Numbers Flashcards
1
Q
Best L/D solo and Best L/D dual
A
45 mph and 50mph
2
Q
Min sink solo and min sink dual
A
38 mph (2.6 ft per second sink rate) and 42 mph (3.1 ft per second sink rate)
3
Q
VNE
A
98 mph
4
Q
Max air tow
A
98 mph
5
Q
Max auto/ Winch tow
A
69 mph
6
Q
Normal Air Tow
A
65-70 mph
7
Q
Manoeuvring Speed
A
65 mph
8
Q
Stall Speed Solo and Dual
A
34 mph and 38 mph
9
Q
Stall Speed (spoilers open) Solo and Dual
A
36 mph and 40 mph
10
Q
Stall Speed (30° bank) Solo and Dual
A
36.5 mph and 41 mph
11
Q
Forward Slipping (minimum speed) Solo and Dual
A
50 mph and 55 mph
12
Q
Buffetting Speed Solo and Dual
A
34-37 mph and 39-42 mph
13
Q
Spiralling Speed Solo and Dual
A
39 mph and 43 mph
14
Q
Maximum Headwind
A
25 kts (28 mph)
15
Q
Maximum 90 degree crosswind
A
8 kts (10 mph)
