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Minimum controllable airspeed

An airspeed at which any further increase in angle of attack, increase in load factor, or reduction in power, would result in an immediate stall.

Dictionary Term

Minimum controllable airspeed

Definition

  • An airspeed at which any further increase in angle of attack, increase in load factor, or reduction in power, would result in an immediate stall.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021