Northstar VFR

JULY 7, 2023

The FAA defines this as, “The speed at which the pilot makes a control input, with the intention of lifting the airplane out of contact with the runway or water surface.” But what does the term ‘rotation’ have to do with lifting your nose off the ground? Simply, it is the speed at which you takeoff.

V Speed 52

V Speed Longitudinal Axis Lift Pilot 52

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 15, 2025

For example, the rotation speed (VR) is the speed at which the pilot initiates a gentle rotation of the aircraft to lift off the ground during takeoff. VLO Maximum landing gear operating speed. VLOF Lift-off speed. VMO Maximum operating limit speed. VR) remains the same. VLE Maximum landing gear extended speed.

V Speed 98

V Speed Runway Pilot Knot 98

Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

And the finest example of a Cirrus SR22 is not going to want to lift a full load out of a backcountry strip on a warm afternoon with a density altitude reading five digits. This Plane Has Always Before… Every aircraft, even my 1946 Aeronca Champion, comes with a set of operating limitations. Adobe Stock/Robert L.

Density Altitude 60

Density Altitude Airplanes Wind Shear Pilot 60