V Flashcards
What does VNE represent in aviation?
Red line airspeed limit for the aircraft
VNE stands for Velocity Never Exceed.
What is Vso in aviation?
Stall speed in a specified configuration
Vso is typically defined as the minimum speed at which the aircraft can maintain controlled flight in a landing configuration.
What does the yellow arc indicate on an airspeed indicator?
Caution range
The yellow arc signifies speeds that require caution and are not safe for all operations.
What is represented by the green arc in aviation?
Normal operating range
The green arc indicates airspeeds that are safe for normal flight operations.
What is VNO?
Maximum structural cruising speed
VNO is the maximum speed for normal operations and is often indicated by the upper limit of the green arc.
What does VFE stand for?
Maximum flap extended speed
VFE is the maximum speed at which flaps can be safely extended.
Fill in the blank: The _______ arc represents the stall speed in landing configuration.
White
The white arc indicates the speed range for flap operations.
What is the significance of the red line on an airspeed indicator?
VNE limit
The red line marks the maximum speed that should never be exceeded.
What does the upper limit of the green arc signify on an airspeed indicator?
V NO
The maximum structural cruising speed for the aircraft.
What is the minimum airspeed indicated by the green arc?
VS1
The green arc starts at the stall speed in the clean configuration.
True or False: The yellow arc indicates the normal operating range for an aircraft.
False
The yellow arc indicates a caution range, while the green arc indicates the normal operating range.