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VY

Best rate-of-climb speed. This airspeed provides the most altitude gain in a given period of time.

Dictionary Term

VY

Definitions

  • Best rate-of-climb speed. This airspeed provides the most altitude gain in a given period of time.
  • See best rate-of-climb speed.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2021
  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008