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Characteristic speeds
How to use maneuvering speeds F, S, green dot ?
Presented by Yves LEMELLE Director of A320/A330/A340 Flight Operational Standards
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Introduction
May I fly below maneuvering speed ? How much roll maneuverability when below maneuvering speed? How much Flap retraction for takeoff and Go-Around?
Reduce speed 180 kt
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Contents
Maneuvering capability
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Definitions - Vls
Lowest selectable speed Represents minimum regulatory speeds depending on
flight phase (can be VMCA, VMCL or Vs1g limited) Provides appropriate margin versus buffet at high altitude Provides appropriate bank angle maneuverability (defined by regulation) in a stabilised turn
Vls
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Definitions F speed
Takeoff: Minimum speed for Flap retraction Approach: Target speed for CONF 2 and 3
Also used as maneuvering speed
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Definitions S speed
Takeoff: Minimum speed for slats retraction Approach: Target speed for CONF1
Also used as maneuvering speed
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Maneuvering capability
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Why not retract 2 steps flaps? (Landing CONF3 Go-Around CONF 1+F)
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Conf FULL for landing Retract one step Flaps for Go Around
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Conf FULL for landing Retract one step Flaps for Go Around
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LDG CONF 3
FLAPS Retract 2 steps
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Green Dot S
CONF 2 selection
F
CONF 3 selection
F Vapp
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For Flap extension: IAS must be below VFE next, but may be
above maneuvering speed.
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Comfort in cabin:
Green Dot Clean CONF S - CONF 1 F- CONF 2 result in reasonable pitch attitudes (typically 5)
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Maneuvering capability
At V2, one engine out: Stabilized turn at 30 bank before alpha max At V2 + 10, all engines operative: Stabilized turn at 40 before alpha floor At Green Dot: Stabilized turn at 45 bank before alpha prot At Vls (final takeoff up to landing) : Stabilized turn at 40 bank before alpha floor
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Conclusion
Maneuvering speeds are comfortable Allowed to fly below maneuvering speed:
Pilots judgement according to anticipated maneuvers and turbulence Understand the aircraft: Tight turn close to Vls may activate protections
Go Around:
Retract one step Flaps Retract two steps Flaps when required by procedure
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