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Cessna 172 V Speeds
V speed names and V Speeds of a Cessna 172
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10/01/2019

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Vg
Definition
Best Glide Speed, 68 knots
Term
Vr
Definition
Rotation speed, 55 knots
Term
Vy
Definition
Best rate of climb; Highest Altitude in shortest time; about 74 knots
Term
Vx
Definition
Best angle of climb; Highest Altitude in shortest Distance; Clearing obstacles; About 62 knots
Term
Vno
Definition
Structural Cruising Speed/ Normal Operation Speed; 128 knots
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Vfe
Definition
Maximum Flaps extended speed; 105 for 10 degrees flaps and 85 for > than 10 degrees
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Vs
Definition
Stall Speed (Clean configuration); 48 knots
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Vso
Definition
Stall speed with landing configuration (Gear down, flaps down); 40 knots
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Vne
Definition
Do not exceed speed; 162 knots
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