Flying Handbook

Question 1

Vlof

Answer 1

Lift Off Speed- speed at which the airplane leaves the surface

Question 2

Vxse

Answer 2

Best angle of climb with OEI

Question 3

Vyse

Answer 3

Best rate of climb speed with OEI. Marked with a blue radial line

Question 4

Vsse

Answer 4

Safe, intentional OEI speed- originally known as safe engine speed.

Question 5

Vref

Answer 5

Reference Landing Speed- an airspeed used for the final approach usually 1.3 times Vso

Question 6

Vmc

Answer 6

Calibrated airspeed at which a sudden critical lost of thrust it is possible to maintain control of the airplane

Question 7

What is Accelerate-stop distance

Answer 7

The runway length required to accelerate to a specified speed, experience a engine failure, and bring the airplane to a complete stop.

Question 8

What is Accelerate-go distance

Answer 8

The horizontal distance required to continue the takeoff and climb to 50 feet, assuming an engine failure at Vr or Vlof

Question 9

What is the all engine service ceiling

Answer 9

Highest altitude at which the airplane can maintain a steady rate of climb of 100 fpm with both engines operating

Question 10

What is the single engine service ceiling

Answer 10

This is reached when a multi engine airplane can no longer maintain a 50 fpm rate of climb with OEI