AI.XIII.C.K5aFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge
a. Landing gear extended
Effects on performance of various configurations including: a. Landing gear extended
Bottom line
Landing gear extended speed (VLE)—the maximum speed at which an aircraft can be safely flown with the landing gear extended. Landing gear operating speed (VLO)—the maximum speed for extending or retracting the landing gear if flying an aircraft with retractable landing gear.
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 8 (p. 8-10) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-18) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AFH ch. 5, Performing the Slow Flight Maneuver; Maneuvering in Slow Flight (p. 5-11) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- AFH ch. 5, Full Stalls, Power-Off (p. 5-17) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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