Liftoff velocity in Take Off and Landing Formulas

Liftoff velocity is defined as the velocity of the aircraft at which it first becomes airborne. And is denoted by V_LO. Liftoff velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Liftoff velocity is always positive.

Formulas to find Liftoff velocity in Take Off and Landing

fxLiftoff velocity for given stall velocityGo

fxLiftoff velocity for given weightGo

Take Off and Landing formulas that make use of Liftoff velocity

fxStall velocity for given liftoff velocityGo

fxMaximum Lift coefficient for given liftoff velocityGo

List of variables in Take Off and Landing formulas

fx Stall Velocity Go

fx Weight Go

fx Freestream Density Go

fx Reference Area Go

fx Maximum Lift Coefficient Go

FAQ

What is the Liftoff velocity?

Liftoff velocity is defined as the velocity of the aircraft at which it first becomes airborne. Liftoff velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Liftoff velocity is always positive.

Can the Liftoff velocity be negative?

No, the Liftoff velocity, measured in Speed cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Liftoff velocity?

Liftoff 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 Liftoff velocity can be measured.

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