POH / AFM
AQUILA AT01-100A
Section 1
GENERAL
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FM-AT01-1010-101
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A.02 (15.10.2013)
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1.11 TERMINOLOGY AND ABBREVIATIONS
1.11.1 Speeds
IAS:
(Indicated Airspeed) - the speed shown on the airspeed indicator
KIAS:
IAS expressed in knots
CAS:
(Calibrated Airspeed) - the indicated airspeed, corrected for position and
instrument error. CAS is equal to true airspeed in standard atmosphere
conditions at sea level.
KCAS:
CAS expressed in knots
TAS:
(True Airspeed) - the airspeed relative to undisturbed air, which is the CAS
corrected for altitude, temperature and compressibility.
GS:
(Ground speed) - speed of the aircraft relative to the ground
V
A
:
Maneuvering Speed
V
S
:
Stall speed without engine power
V
S0
:
Stall speed without engine power in the landing configuration
V
X
:
Best Angle-of-Climb Speed
V
Y
:
Best Rate-of-Climb Speed
V
FE
:
Maximum Flap Extended Speed
V
NE
:
Never Exceed Speed - The speed limit that must not be exceeded at any time
V
NO
:
Maximum Structural Cruising Speed is the speed that should not be
exceeded except in smooth air and then only with caution.
