Flight Velocity in Aircraft Performance Formulas

Flight Velocity refers to the speed at which an aircraft moves through the air. And is denoted by V. Flight Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Flight Velocity is always positive.

Formulas to find Flight Velocity in Aircraft Performance

fxVelocity for given turn rateGo

fxVelocity for given turn radiusGo

Aircraft Performance formulas that make use of Flight Velocity

fxLoad Factor given Turn RateGo

fxTurn rateGo

fxLoad Factor given Turn RadiusGo

fxTurn radiusGo

fxRate of TurnGo

List of variables in Aircraft Performance formulas

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fx Turn Rate Go

fx Turn Radius Go

FAQ

What is the Flight Velocity?

Flight Velocity refers to the speed at which an aircraft moves through the air. Flight Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Flight Velocity is always positive.

Can the Flight Velocity be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Flight Velocity?

Flight Velocity 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 Velocity can be measured.

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