Pipistrel Alpha Electro - Airspeed Limitations and Markings

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Airspeed limitations
NOTE: airspeeds in the table are IAS
Velocity
IAS
[kts (km/h)]
Remarks
VS0
Stall speed land-
ing conguration
39 (72)
Stall speed flaps extended +25
o
VS
Stall speed clean
44 (82)
Stall speed aps retracted 0
o
VFE
Max. velocity
aps extended
70 (130)
Do not exceed this speed with aps ex-
tended +15
o
.
60 (111)
Do not exceed this speed with aps ex-
tended +25
o
.
VA
Design maneu-
vering speed
93 (172)
Do not make full or abrupt control
movements above this speed.
VNE
Velocity never to
be exceeded
135 (250)
Never exceed this speed in any opera-
tion.
VNO
Velocity normal
operating
108 (200)
Maximum structural cruising speed
in turbulent air (V
C
).
Airspeed indicator markings
MARKING
IAS [kts (km/h)]
Denition
White band
39 -70
(72 - 130)
Full Flap Operating Range. Lower limit is the maximum
weight VS0 in landing conguration. Upper limit is maxi-
mum speed permissible with aps extended.
Green band
44 -108
(82 - 200)
Normal Operating Range Lower end is maximum weight VS
at most forward C.G. with aps retracted. Upper limit is max-
imum structural cruising speed.
Yellow band
108 - 135
(200 - 250)
Maneuver the aircraft with caution in calm air only.
Red line
135
(250)
Maximum speed for all operations. VNE
/
70
(130)
Best climb rate speed (V
Y
)
/
55
(102)
Best angle of climb speed (V
X
)
Introduction
This section includes operating limitations, instrument markings and basic placards necessary for the
safe operation of the airplane, it’s motor, standard system and standard equipment.
Adhering to the limitations outlined in this section is required by law.
Limitations
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