Flight Speed in Introduction and Governing Equations Formulas

Flight Speed is defined as an airspeed sufficient to provide the lift necessary to support an airplane in level flight. And is denoted by V_fs. Flight Speed is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Flight Speed is always positive.

Formulas to find Flight Speed in Introduction and Governing Equations

fxFlight Speed given Dynamic PressureGo

Introduction and Governing Equations formulas that make use of Flight Speed

fxDynamic pressure aircraftGo

List of variables in Introduction and Governing Equations formulas

fx Dynamic Pressure Go

fx Ambient Air Density Go

FAQ

What is the Flight Speed?

Flight Speed is defined as an airspeed sufficient to provide the lift necessary to support an airplane in level flight. Flight Speed is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Flight Speed is always positive.

Can the Flight Speed be negative?

No, the Flight Speed, measured in Speed cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Flight Speed?

Flight Speed is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Flight Speed can be measured.

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