Minimum Flight Velocity in Maneuvering Flight Formulas

Minimum Flight Velocity is the velocity of the aircraft such that air passes over the wings fast enough for the aircraft to sustain constant altitude. And is denoted by V_min. Minimum Flight Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Minimum Flight Velocity is always positive.

Formulas to find Minimum Flight Velocity in Maneuvering Flight

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List of variables in Maneuvering Flight formulas

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fx Aircraft Gross Wing Area Go

fx Air Density Go

fx Lift Coefficient Go

FAQ

What is the Minimum Flight Velocity?

Minimum Flight Velocity is the velocity of the aircraft such that air passes over the wings fast enough for the aircraft to sustain constant altitude. Minimum Flight Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Minimum Flight Velocity is always positive.

Can the Minimum Flight Velocity be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Minimum Flight Velocity?

Minimum 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 Minimum Flight Velocity can be measured.

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