Rotating too early? Stall. Approach too fast? Runway excursion and hard landing. Knowing your reference speeds (V-Speeds) is the absolute foundation of aviation safety and PilotLeague scoring.
V-Speed Reference: Your Critical Speeds
V1, Vr, V2, Vref — know your numbers for every aircraft.
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Why V-Speeds Matter for Your Score
Understanding and flying the correct speeds is crucial for safe and high-scoring flights.
Key V-Speeds Explained:
V1 — Decision speed. Beyond this, you're committed to takeoff.
Vr — Rotation speed. Pull back to lift off.
V2 — Takeoff safety speed. Minimum speed to maintain if engine fails.
Vref — Reference landing speed. Base speed for your approach.
Vapp — Approach speed. Typically Vref + wind correction.
Impact on Your PilotLeague Score:
A stable approach is flown at Vref + 5 knots. If you arrive 20 knots too fast, your flare will be long, you'll 'float' above the runway, and your 'Touchdown Zone' score will drop significantly.
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