Cessna 172 POH Terms & Definitions Flashcards

1
Q

KCAS

A

Knots Calibrated Airspeed

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2
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KIAS

A

Knots Indicated Airspeed

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3
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KTAS

A

Knots True Airspeed

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4
Q

VA

A

Maneuvering Speed

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5
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VFE

A

Maximum Speed - Flaps Extended

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6
Q

VNO

A

Maximum Structural Cruising Speed

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7
Q

VNE

A

Never Exceed Speed

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8
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VS

A

Stall Speed

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9
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VSO

A

Stall Speed - Landing Configuration

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10
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VX

A

Best Angle-of-Climb Speed

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11
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VY

A

Best Rate-of-Climb Speed

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12
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OAT

A

Outside Air Temperature

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13
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Knots Calibrated Airspeed

(Definition)

A

Indicated airspeed corrected for position and instrument error and expressed in knots.

Knots calibrated airspeed is equal to KTAS in standard atmosphere at sea level.

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14
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Knots Indicated Airspeed

​(Definition)

A

The speed shown on the airspeed indicator and expressed in knots.

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15
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Knots True Airspeed

​(Definition)

A

The airspeed expressed in knots relative to undisturbed air

(KCAS corrected for altitude and temperature.)

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16
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VA (definition)

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The maximum speed at which full or abrupt control movements may be used without overstressing the airframe.

17
Q

Course Datum

A

The compass reference used by the autopilot, along with course deviation, to provide lateral control when tracking a navigation signal.