Lift Operating Limitations Runway 
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. That’s what Vx is for.
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.
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