Cessna 182 - Normal Operating Airspeeds

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Normal Operating Speeds
9. The following are the normal operating airspeeds:
IAS (MPH)
Remarks
Takeoff
Normal - 10º - 20º flap
60
Max Perf - 20º flap - 3100
lbs
63
Max Perf - 20º flap - 2700
lbs
54
Max Perf - 20º flap - 2400
lbs
50
Climb (0º flap)
Normal Climb
110
Decrease climb airspeed
by 2 mph for every
5000’above sea level.
V
Y
- Best Rate
90
V
X
- Best Angle - 0º flap
73
V
X
- Best Angle - 20º flap
63
Glider Tow
70
Traffic Pattern
Normal Downwind - 0º flap
~125
2400 RPM / 20 MAP
Slow Downwind - 10º flap
~115
2400 RPM / 18 MAP
Final Approach
Final Approach - 0º flap
80-90
In gusty winds, add half the
gust spread to the FAS
Final Approach - 20º flap
75-85
Final Approach - 35º flap
70-80
Gliding
Optimum glide – zero wind,
prop wind-milling, flaps up
80
Figure 4-6 Normal Operating Speeds
Stalling Speeds
10. The following stalling speeds are applicable at 3,100 lbs gross weight:
IAS (MPH)
Condition
Angle of Bank
0º
30º
60º
3,100 lbs
Flaps up
58
66
92
Flaps 20º
53
60
84
Flaps 35º
50
56
82
Figure 4-7 Stalling Speeds