V Speeds (FAR 1.2) - ATP Flight School Flashcards
What does this V speed represent? What is its value in your aircraft?
VA
Design maneuvering speed. At maximum takeoff weight - CE-172: 105 kts. PA-28: 113 kts. PA-44: 135 kts.
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VFE
Maximum flap extended speed. CE-172: 110 kts (10°), 85 kts (20-30°). PA-28: 102 kts. PA-44: 111 kts.
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VLE
Maximum landing gear extended speed. PA-44: 140 kts.
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VLO
Maximum landing gear operating speed. PA-44: 109 kts (up), 140 kts (down).
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VMC
Minimum control speed with the critical engine inoperative. PA-44: 56 kts.
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VNE
Never-exceed speed. CE-172: 163 kts. PA-28: 154 kts. PA-44: 202 kts.
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VNO
Maximum structural cruising speed. CE-172: 129 kts. PA-28: 125 kts. PA-44: 169 kts.
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VR
Rotation speed. CE-172: 55 kts. PA-28: 60 kts. PA-44: 75 kts.
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VS
Stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the airplane is controllable. CE-172: 48 kts. PA-28: 50 kts. PA-44: 57 kts.
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VS0
Stalling speed in the landing configuration. CE-172: 40 kts. PA-28: 45 kts. PA-44: 55 kts.
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VX
Speed for best angle of climb. CE-172: 62 kts. PA-28: 64 kts. PA-44: 82 kts.
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VY
Speed for best rate of climb. CE-172: 74 kts. PA-28: 76 kts. PA-44: 88 kts.
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VG
Best glide speed. CE-172: 68 kts. PA-28: 76 kts.
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VXSE
Speed for best angle of climb, single engine. PA-44: 82 kts.
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VYSE
Speed for best rate of climb, single engine. PA-44: 88 kts.