Aerodynamics and Spin Awareness 1
PA.IV.A.K2 VX and VY
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1. After takeoff, which airspeed would the pilot use to gain the most altitude in a given period of time?
Answer (B) is correct. (14 CFR 1.2 and FAA-H-8083-3C Chap 3) VY means the airspeed for the best rate of climb (i.e., the airspeed that you use to gain the most altitude in a given period of time).
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2. Which would provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb after takeoff?
Answer (A) is correct. (14 CFR 1.2 and FAA-H-8083-3C Chap 3) VX means the best angle of climb airspeed (i.e., the airspeed which will provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance).
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