DEHAVILLAND DASH8
REFERENCE INFORMATION

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Aircraft Information
articles in the Learning Center. For standard procedures, see the Checklists tab.  

Total Flight Simulator aircraft weight with full fuel   32,500 lbs


NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel and Load.
 

VMO - Maximum Operating Speed 242 KIAS
MMO - Maximum Operating Speed Mach   .56 Mach
Turbulent Air Penetration Speed   180 KIAS
VA - Maneuvering Speed 163 KIAS
VMC - Minimum Control Speed 93 KIAS
VX - Two-engine Best Angle-of-Climb 135 KIAS
VY - Two-engine Best Rate of Climb 145 KIAS
Best Glide Speed both engines inoperative 135 KIAS

VFE - Maximum Flaps Extended Speed
Flaps   KIAS
Flaps 5   158
Flap 15   148
Flap 35   130

V1 - Takeoff Decision Speed dry runway
Standard temperature, 5,000' pressure altitude  
34,500 lbs   98 KIAS
<24,500 lbs  95 KIAS

VR - Rotation Speed dry runway
Standard temperature, 5,000' pressure altitude  
34,500 lbs   100 KIAS
<24,500 lbs   97 KIAS


V2 - Takeoff Safety Speed dry runway
Standard temperature, 5,000' pressure altitude  
34,500 lbs   111 KIAS
<24,500 lbs   108 KIAS

VREF - Landing Approach Speed flaps down; gear down  
34,500 lbs   104 KIAS

NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Learning Center Glossary.

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