V-speeds C172 Flashcards
1
Q
What is Vs
A
Clean stall speed
48
2
Q
What is Vso
A
Stall speed in landing configuration
40
3
Q
What is Vs1
A
Stalling speed, bottom of green arc
4
Q
What is the GREEN arc?
A
The normal operating range
5
Q
What is the WHITE arc?
A
Flap operating range,
normally fly approaches and landings in this range
6
Q
What is the YELLOW arc?
A
This is the caution range, fly only in smooth air
7
Q
What is Vne
A
Red arc, never exceed speed
163
8
Q
What is Vno
A
Upper end of green arc, maximum structural cruising speed
129
9
Q
What is Va
A
Maneuvering speed
105 2500lbs
98 2200lbs
90 1900lbs
10
Q
What is Vglide
A
Best glide speed
68
11
Q
What is Vfe
A
Maximum speed flaps extended
110 (0-10°)
85 (10° – 30°)
12
Q
What is Vx
A
Best angle of climb
64
13
Q
What is Vy
A
Best rate of climb
73
14
Q
What is Vr
A
Rotate speed
55
