Training and Proficiency

Everything about V Speeds Explained

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Monday, August 14, 2017 at 06:24 PM ET

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Edited By: Luke Venable

FAA regulations could change at any time. Please refer to current FARs to ensure you are legal. Illustration by Tim Barker

Key Takeaways:

V-speeds are fundamental airspeed indicators in aviation, defining critical operational limits and performance targets for various flight phases.
These speeds encompass a wide range of operational aspects, including takeoff and landing decisions, climb performance, structural integrity limits, and safe maneuvering in turbulence.
Many V-speeds are specific to aircraft types (e.g., jets, piston) and configurations (e.g., flaps extended, engine inoperative), ensuring safe flight under diverse conditions.

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— From the French word vitesse, meaning “speed.”