Cessna 182 - Page 18

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Un-useable
Fuel
Fuel that cannot safely be consumed in flight, and cannot be considered
available for flight planning purposes
Useful Load
The difference between maximum takeoff weight and the basic empty weight
%HP
The current power output of the engine, expressed as a percentage of the
maximum rated horsepower
V
NE
Never Exceed Speed – airspeed that is not to be exceeded at any time
V
NO
Maximum Normal Operating Speed – the speed which should not be exceeded
except in smooth air
V
A
Manoeuvring Speed – the maximum speed at which you may use full, abrupt
control deflection
V
FE
Maximum Speed with Flaps Extended – maximum permissible speed at the
prescribed flap position
V
S
Stalling Speed, Flaps Up – the airspeed at which the airplane stalls, or
minimum controllable airspeed
V
SO
Stalling Speed in Landing Configuration – the stalling airspeed in the landing
configuration, most forward CG
V
X
Best Angle of Climb Speed – airspeed which gives the greatest altitude gain for
horizontal distance travelled
V
Y
Best Rate of Climb Speed – airspeed which gives the greatest altitude gain in a
given time