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Best-rate-of-climb speed (V Y )

The speed at which the aircraft produces the most gain in altitude in a given amount of time.

Dictionary Term

Best-rate-of-climb speed (V Y )

Definition

  • The speed at which the aircraft produces the most gain in altitude in a given amount of time.

References

  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008