Diamond DA40-180 V speeds

Question 1

Define Vs

Answer 1

STALLING SPEED, or the min. continuous speed at which the airplane is still controllable in the GIVEN configuration

Question 2

Define Vso

Answer 2

STALLING SPEED, or the min, continuous speed at which the airplane is still controllable in the LANDING configuration.

Question 3

Define Vr

Answer 3

ROTATION SPEED: The speed at which back pressure is applied to rotate the airplane to a takeoff attitude.

Question 4

Define Vx

Answer 4

Best angle of climb

Question 5

Define Vy

Answer 5

Best rate of climb

Question 6

Define Vg

Answer 6

Maximum glide distance speed for a given altitude.

Question 7

Define Vfe

Answer 7

Max. flaps extended speed. This speed must not be exceeded with the given flap.
T/O: 108 KIAS
LDG: 91 KIAS

Question 8

Define Va

Answer 8

Maneuvering speed. Full or abrupt control surface movement is not permissible above this speed.

Question 9

Define Va
(MAM-40-227 carried out)

Answer 9

Maneuvering speed. Do not make full or abrupt control surface movement above this speed.

Question 10

Define Vno

Answer 10

Maximum structural cruising speed may be exceeded only in smooth air, and then only with caution.

Question 11

Define Vne

Answer 11

Never exceed speed in smooth air. This speed must not be exceeded in any operation.

Question 12

Vs

Answer 12

2646 lbs: 53
2535 lbs: 52

Question 13

Vso

Answer 13

2646 lbs: 52
2535 lbs: 49

Question 14

Vr

Answer 14

59

Question 15

Vy

Answer 15

2646 lbs: 67
2535 lbs: 66
2205 lbs: 60
1874 lbs: 54

Question 16

Vg

Answer 16

2646 lbs: 76
2535 lbs: 73
2205 lbs: 68
1874 lbs: 60

Question 17

Vfe

Answer 17

T/O: 108
LDG: 91

Question 18

Va

Answer 18

> 2161 lbs: 94
<2161 lbs: 108

Question 19

Va
(MAM 40-227 carried out)

Answer 19

> 2284 lbs: 111
<2284 lbs: 94

Question 20

Vno

Answer 20

129

Question 21

Vne

Answer 21

178