Cessna 152 V-Speeds – Study Guide & Reference

Cessna 152 V-Speeds
Cessna 152 V-Speeds
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1. Vso Vso = 35 kias.

Vso is the stall speed in the landing configuration with flaps 30*.

2. Vs Vs = 40 kias.

Vs is the stall speed in the clean configuration (flaps 0*).

3. Vr Vr = 50 kias.

Vr is the ROTATE speed. The speed at which you begin your climb
during takeoff.

4. Vx Vx = 54 kias.

Vx is "best ANGLE of climb". This speed gives you the most altitude
gain over a specific DISTANCE.

Example: I need gain the most altitude possible when I reach the
end of the runway. Fly at Vx.

5. Vy Vy = 67 kias.

Vy is "best RATE of climb". This speed gives you the most altitude
gain over a specific TIME.

Example: I need to gain the most altitude possible in the next 5
minutes. Fly at Vy.

6. Vg Vg = 60 kias.

Vg is the best GLIDE speed. If you have an engine failure, 60 kias
will allow you to glide your maximum distance.


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