V-Speeds (Definitions)

Question 1

Vso Stands for

Answer 1

Stall speed in landings configuration Bottom of White Arc

Question 2

Vs1 Stands for

Answer 2

Stall speed in clean configuration (Gears up and Flaps up) Bottom of Green Arc

Question 3

Vmc Stands for

Answer 3

Minimum Control Speed (Flaps Up & Flaps APP) Red Line

Question 4

Vr Stands for

Answer 4

Rotation Speed

Question 5

Vx Stands for

Answer 5

Best Angle of Climb Flaps App

Question 6

Vyse Stands for

Answer 6

Best Single Engine Rate of Climb. Blue Line. “Highest altitude in shortest time with critical engine inoperative”

Question 7

Vy Stands for

Answer 7

Best Rate of Climb Flaps Up & Flaps App

Question 8

Vfe

Answer 8

Maximum Flap Extension Speed (Flaps LDG & Flaps APP) Top of the White Arc

Question 9

Vo

Answer 9

Operating/Maneuvering Speed

Question 10

Vno

Answer 10

Maximum Structural Cruising. Top of the Green Arc

Question 11

V LOR

Answer 11

Maximum landing gear retraction speed

Question 12

V LOE

Answer 12

Maximum landing gear extension speed

Question 13

Vne

Answer 13

Never Exceed Speed. Red Line

Question 14

Vxse

Answer 14

Highest altitude over the shortest distance across the ground with the critical engine inoperative