What do the V speeds stand for?
What do the V speeds stand for?
Your Aviation Acronym Decoder begins with some talk about Velocity. V is for Speed. The “V” is from the French word ‘Vitesse’ which means ‘speed’ or ‘rate’. Important aviation Airspeeds are identified and defined using standard terms. Scientists and Engineers refer to Airspeeds as ‘V’ Speeds.
What are the V speeds for a Cessna 172?
Note: All Speeds are for Gross Weight (2300 lbs) aircraft….N12874 C-172 Skyhawk.
| V-Speed | MPH |
|---|---|
| Va: (Maneuvering Speed) | 112MPH |
| Vfe: (Max flap extended speed) | 100MPH |
| Vno: (Max structural cruising speed) | 145MPH |
| Vne: (Never exceed speed) | 182MPH |
What are the V speeds in aviation?
Regulatory V-speeds
| V-speed designator | Description |
|---|---|
| V1 | The speed beyond which takeoff should no longer be aborted. (See V1 definitions below) |
| V2 | Takeoff safety speed. The speed at which the aircraft may safely climb with one engine inoperative. |
| V2min | Minimum takeoff safety speed. |
| V3 | Flap retraction speed. |
What V-speed is best glide?
This is often referred to as best glide speed and, on most airplanes, it will be roughly halfway between Vx (best angle of climb speed) and Vy (best rate of climb speed). Keep in mind that this speed will increase with weight so most manufacturers will establish the best glide speed at gross weight for the aircraft.
What’s the maximum speed of the c172m V-speeds?
Never exceed speed. 160 Max window open speed 160 V NO Maximum structural cruising (normal operating) speed. 128 V A Maneuvering speed At max gross weight of 2300 lbs. At a gross weight of 1950 lbs. At a gross weight of 1600 lbs. 97 89 80 V FE Maximum Flap Extended Speed (Any Flaps) 85 V Y Best rate of climb speed (Sea Level).
What is the normal speed of a Cessna 172?
Normal Operating Green 61-145 MPH Range of speed at which the aircraft is normally operated. Caution Yellow 145-182 MPH Range of speed at which the aircraft should be operated only in smoothair, and then only with caution. Never Exceed Red Line 182 MPH Never Exceed speed. Do not exceed this speed under any circumstances. Operational Speeds
What was the empty weight of the C172SP?
Aircraft Number Empty Weight Empty Moment Useful Load N35063 1676.2 lbs 67,731 881.8 lbs
How much horsepower does a 172 m Skyhawk have?
Cessna 172 M Skyhawk – Performance Data. Horsepower: 150. Gross Weight: 2300 lbs. Top Speed: 122 kts. Empty Weight: 1335 lbs. Cruise Speed: 115 kts. Fuel Capacity: 42 gal. Stall Speed (dirty): 44 kts. Range: 435 nm.