Airline Turbulence V Speed 
Pilot Institute
APRIL 23, 2025
Key Takeaways VLO is the max speed to extend or retract landing gear. VLE is the max speed to fly with gear extended. VLE is usually higher than VLO because moving gear at high speeds adds stress. You can check your POH or AFM for exact V-speeds. What Is the Difference Between VLE and VLO? Why is VLE so important?
Fear of Landing
MAY 9, 2025
On the 3rd of March 2023, a passenger in a private jet died after severe injuries in the cabin, which were originally reported as caused by severe turbulence. Incidents of severe turbulence are becoming more common, often leading to injury. As it happened, he still remembered the speeds from that aborted take off.
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