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V- Speeds: What You Need to Know

Northstar VFR

Each aircraft’s POH or manual has a page specifically dedicated to that aircrafts V-Speeds. So, what are they? V-Speeds: What Are They? Each V-speed (and there are many) is technically a specific speed for a specific maneuver in a specific configuration. Well Vy wouldn't be the best climbing speed.

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Unintended Tail Dragger: Prolonged Tail Strike at Milan

Fear of Landing

The CCTV surveillance footage captured the aircraft attempting to take off from runway 35L. The nose is high in the air with the Boeing’s tail scraping along the runway as a grey plume of smoke forms. Eventually, the video shows the Boeing gain enough airspeed to lift off and climb away. The aircraft was grounded.

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