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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. There you’ll find all of them.

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Unintended Tail Dragger: Prolonged Tail Strike at Milan

Fear of Landing

There are many checks and balances which should catch a slip like this, as the wrong weight has serious consequences: not just that the airspeed is too high or low for rotation, but that all of the V-speeds are off, which affects go/no-go decisions. Generally, the sequence is pretty simple.

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Transitioning to Unfamiliar Airframes

Northstar VFR

V Speeds d. Emergency Equipment 2. Procedures a. Abnormal c. Emergency 3. Performance a. Takeoff and Landing b. Limitations a. Kinds of Operation e. Crosswinds f. Landing Surfaces FLIGHT TRAINING When you and your instructor both feel confident in your ground studies , you should move into the airplane and apply your knowledge.

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