Thrust Flight

JANUARY 2, 2025

Or, as pilots, we know to ask the more interesting question: How slow can that plane fly? But there are tons of other speeds that pilots need to know to operate their airplanes safely questions that pop up from the first moments of flight. How fast can that plane fly?

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V Speed Thrust Airplanes Pilot 52

Flexair

OCTOBER 14, 2024

What Are V-Speeds and Why Are They Important? V-speeds are standard terms used to define airspeeds that are critical for the safe operation of all aircraft. These speeds are derived from data obtained during flight testing and are essential for pilots to understand and memorize.

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Northstar VFR

JULY 7, 2023

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. The rotation speed. It’s natural.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 23, 2025

As pilots, understanding our aircrafts limitations is crucial to ensuring our safety and the safety of our passengers. In this article, well demystify VLE and VLO speeds and make you a safer pilot. Key Takeaways VLO is the max speed to extend or retract landing gear. VLE is the max speed to fly with gear extended.

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Final Approach Descent V Speed Pilot 52

Northstar VFR

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Friends and fellow pilots who had gone before me and passed their commercial checkrides all commented that the commercial checkride was the easiest regarding the oral exam and the practical (flying) portion. Here are 10 questions you may encounter on your commercial pilot oral exam: 1. The FAA isn’t out to get you on your checkride.

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Longitudinal Axis Pitot Tube Checkride Pilot 59

Fear of Landing

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Pilot Flying gently applies back pressure on the control column, pitching the aircraft nose up to transition from rolling on the ground to flying in the air. Then the two pilots will crosscheck the take-off performance calculation, including the take-off reference speeds. This transition of lifting off is called rotation.

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Tail Lift Runway V Speed 98

Northstar VFR

JANUARY 15, 2023

By Gustin Robinson, CFI-I As a pilot you will, more likely than not, fly other aircraft besides the flight school’s rental Cessna 172. If a qualified instructor is not available, try to find a local pilot who is highly experienced in the airframe. V Speeds d. Or maybe a friend needs your help to get IFR current.

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