VSpeeds Flashcards
Vso
40 knots
The stalling speed in the Landing Configuration *SO- STUFF OUT**
Lower Limit of the White Arc
Vs1
48knots
Stalling speed in clean configuration
Lower Limit of the Green Arc
Vx
62 knots
Best angle of Climb, the speed where the aircraft gains the greatest amount of altitude in a given distance. FOR OBSTACLE CLEARANCE
Vglide
68knots
Best Glide Speed.
Vy
74 knots
Best rate of climb speed, this airspeed gives the most distance gain in a given period of time
Vfe (10)
110knots *Under 110 Flaps 10)
Maximum speed with the flaps extended,
Upper Limit of the White Arc
Vfe (20-30)
85Knots
Maximum speed for the flaps extended at 20-30 degrees.
Vno
129knots
The maximum structural cruising speed in smooth air.
The upper limit of the Green Arc
Vne
163 knots
The never exceed speed, operating above this speed may result in damage or structural failure.
The Red Line on the ASI
Va
2550 - 105knots
2200 - 98knots
1900 - 90knots
The speed the plane can be fully deflected on any one axis without experiencing structural damage, Maximum safe stall speed. calculated
Vwindow
163knots
The max speed you can open the window.
Max Demonstrated Crosswind
15kts
White Arc
Flap Operating Range
Lower Limit: full flap stall speed Vso
Upper Limit: maximum flap speed Vfe
Green Arc
The normal operating range of the aircraft;
Lower Limit of the Green Arc: the stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed Vs1
Upper Limit of the Green Arc: maximum structural cruise speed Vno
Yellow Arc
Caution Range, fly in this range only in smooth air