Terminology

Question 1

What is Va?

Answer 1

Maneauvering Speed - the max speed at which abrupt control movements may be used without overstressing the airframe

Question 2

What is Vfe?

Answer 2

Maximum flap extended speed - highest permissible speeds with wing flaps in extended positions

Question 3

What is Vno?

Answer 3

Max Structural Cruising Speed - speed that should not be exceeded except in smooth air and then only with caution

Question 4

Vne?

Answer 4

Never exceed speed

Question 5

Vs?

Answer 5

Stalling speed

Question 6

Vso?

Answer 6

Minimum Steady Flight Speed - minimum speed at which the airplane is controllable in the landing configuration at the most forward center of gravity

Question 7

Vx?

Answer 7

Best Angle of Climb - results in the greatest gain in altitude in a given horizontal distance (for short field take offs. Gets you the most altitude in the least amount of distance over the ground)

Question 8

Vy?

Answer 8

Best Rate of Climb - gives you the greatest gain in altitude in a given time ( 730ft per min)

Question 9

What is Standard Empty Weight?

Answer 9

Weight of the AC, including unusable fuel, full oil, and full operating fluids

Question 10

What is Basic Empty Weight?

Answer 10

The SEW plus optional equipmnt

Question 11

What is the Useful Load?

Answer 11

Difference between Basic Empty Weight and Max Ramp Weight