Private Pilot Private Exam

Vs0 is defined as what?

1. Minimum steady flight speed in a clean configuration

2. Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration

3. Speed at maximum climb rate

4. Maximum landing speed in turbulent conditions

The correct answer is: Stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration

Vs0 is defined as the stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed in the landing configuration of an aircraft. This speed is critical for pilots to understand, as it represents the point just before the aircraft will stall when in a prescribed configuration for landing, typically with flaps extended and at landing weight. In the landing configuration, the aircraft generates more lift at lower speeds due to the aerodynamic effects of flaps, hence understanding Vs0 is essential for maintaining safe slow flight during approach and landing. Knowing this speed helps pilots to execute safe landings and avoid situations that could lead to a stall, thus ensuring better control of the aircraft during the critical phases of flight. The other options refer to different flight characteristics or configurations that do not accurately describe Vs0. For example, the minimum steady flight speed in a clean configuration is described by Vs1, while the speed at maximum climb rate refers to Vy, and maximum landing speed in turbulent conditions is more related to how aircraft performance is affected by environmental factors, rather than a specific stalling speed in landing configuration.