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Lightning LS-1
Introduction Pilot’s Operating Handbook
Page I-10 Issue B
KTAS Knots True Airspeed is true airspeed
expressed in knots.
V
A
Maneuvering Speed is the maximum speed
at which abrupt application of full available
aerodynamic control will not over stress the
airplane.
V
FE
Maximum Flap Extended Speed is the
maximum speed permissible with wing flaps
extended in the prescribed position.
V
NO
Normal Operating Speed (Maximum
Structural Cruising Speed)
is the speed
that should not be exceeded except in smooth
air, and then only with caution.
V
NE
Never Exceed Speed is the speed limit that
must not be exceeded at any time.
V
S1
Stalling Speed or minimum steady flight
speed
at which the airplane is controllable in
a specified configuration.
V
S0
Stalling Speed or minimum steady flight
speed
at which the airplane is controllable in
the landing configuration at the forward-most
center of gravity.