Leonard_Smith_nz
Active Member
All,
I'm starting to do some advance preparation work for my test flying and would like to get a 'feel' for the RV6 V speeds. I've looked online at a few POH and noted the numbers shown below.
I appreciate that test flying is all about how YOUR aircraft performs, but as a starting point, do these look in the ballpark?
Vr 55 kts (63 mph)
Vx 65 kts (75 mph)
Vy 75 kts (86 mph)
Vcc 100 kts (115 mph) (Cruise climb)
Va 115 kts (132 mph)
Vno 155 kts (178 mph)
Vne 180 kts (207 mph)
Vs 48 kts (55 mph)
Vso 43 kts (49 mph)
Vfe 90 kts (103 mph)
Vgs 70 kts (80 mph)
BTW, is there a recognized abbreviation for 'cruise climb'?
Regards,
Leonard (RV6 in New Zealand)
Engine: TMX-O360 180hp
FP Prop: Sensenich 85"
I'm starting to do some advance preparation work for my test flying and would like to get a 'feel' for the RV6 V speeds. I've looked online at a few POH and noted the numbers shown below.
I appreciate that test flying is all about how YOUR aircraft performs, but as a starting point, do these look in the ballpark?
Vr 55 kts (63 mph)
Vx 65 kts (75 mph)
Vy 75 kts (86 mph)
Vcc 100 kts (115 mph) (Cruise climb)
Va 115 kts (132 mph)
Vno 155 kts (178 mph)
Vne 180 kts (207 mph)
Vs 48 kts (55 mph)
Vso 43 kts (49 mph)
Vfe 90 kts (103 mph)
Vgs 70 kts (80 mph)
BTW, is there a recognized abbreviation for 'cruise climb'?
Regards,
Leonard (RV6 in New Zealand)
Engine: TMX-O360 180hp
FP Prop: Sensenich 85"
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