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Hand on Thrust, Brain on Autopilot

Fear of Landing

On the 28th of June 2024 a Boeing 777-236, registered in the UK as G-VIIT, rejected a take-off after reaching V 1 during the take-off roll on 26L at London Gatwick Airport. In order to understand what happened that day, we need to understand V-speeds: relative speeds which need to be calculated for every flight.

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V-Speeds Explained (Vx, Vy, Va, Vs, Vfe, Vmc, Vno, Vne, etc)

Pilot Institute

Ask a pilot how many V-speeds exist, and youll get an answer anywhere between Whats a V-speed? In this article, well explain everything you need to know about V-speeds. Key Takeaways V-speeds provide safe aircraft operation. What Are V-Speeds? best rate of climb speed VY).