VSpeeds

Question 1

V1

Answer 1

Decision Speed; the speed at which the PIC may no longer decide to abort the takeoff

Question 2

Vr

Answer 2

Rotation speed; the speed at which the pilot initiates rotation for takeoff

Question 3

V2

Answer 3

Takeoff safety speed; obstacle clearance speed until FRA

Question 4

Vfto/enr

Answer 4

Final takeoff/engine out (engine not running) speed; yields best single-engine rate of climb, or least rate of descent

Question 5

Vman

Answer 5

Minimum maneuvering speed; calculated at 30 degrees bank with an additional 15 degrees over-bank stall protection

Question 6

Vmrc

Answer 6

Maximum range cruise airspeed

Question 7

Vmo

Answer 7

Maximum operating airspeed

Question 8

Mmo

Answer 8

Maximum operating Mach number

Question 9

Mb

Answer 9

Maximum turbulence penetration Mach number

Question 10

Vb

Answer 10

Maximum turbulence penetration airspeed

Question 11

Vmd

Answer 11

Minimum drag (maximum endurance) airspeed (L/D max)

Question 12

Vfo

Answer 12

Maximum flap operation airspeed

Question 13

Vfe

Answer 13

Maximum flap extended airspeed

Question 14

Vlo

Answer 14

Maximum landing gear operation airspeed

Question 15

Vle

Answer 15

Maximum landing gear extended airspeed

Question 16

Vwiper

Answer 16

Maximum windshield wiper operation airspeed

Question 17

Vadg

Answer 17

Maximum airspeed with ADG deployed

Question 18

Vref

Answer 18

Landing threshold airspeed

Question 19

Vtire

Answer 19

Maximum tire ground speed