3.1 Operating limitations
This section includes operating limitations and marking markings necessary for safe
operation of the airplane, its engine, standard systems and standard equipment.
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
SPEED
KCAS (knots)
REMARKS
VS Stall speed at Maximum
takeoff weight – Flaps up
43
VSO Stall speed at Maximum
takeoff weight – Flaps down
38
VFE Maximum flap extend
speed
70
Do not exceed this speed with flaps
extended
VA Design maneuvering
speed
82
Do not make full or abrupt control
movements above this speed
VNE Never exceed speed
140
Do not exceed this speed in nay
operation
VC Design cruise speed
108
Do not exceed this speed except in
smooth air and then only with caution
VNE
Never Exceed Speed is the speed limit that may not be exceeded at any time.
VC
Maximum Structural Cruising Speed is the speed that should not be exceeded
except in smooth air and only with caution.
VS
Stalling Speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the airplane is
controllable (flaps up).
VSO
Stalling Speed at which the airplane is controllable in the landing configuration.
VX
Best Angle-of-Climb Speed is the air speed which delivers the greatest gain of
altitude in the shortest horizontal distance.
VY
Best Rate-of-Climb Speed is the air speed which delivers the greatest gain in
altitude in the shortest time.
Crosswind and wind limitation: 20kts
Service ceiling: 15,000 feet
Load factors (Limit):
Flap up:
Po4g
Flap extended:
Po2g
Negative -2g
Negative -0g
Prohibited maneuvers:
Intentional spins and aerobatics prohibited.
Flight into known or
forecast icing conditions is prohibited.
CH650B S-LSA for X-Plane
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