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Old 2nd Jan 2004, 02:56
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Tinstaafl
 
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Islander Vx, Vy, Vxse, Vyse conundrum

I've always understood that Vx & Vy and Vxse & Vyse meet at the absolute ceiling for AEO or 1 inop, respectively. So how is it that a single, 65kts, figure is given for those four speeds even though the aircraft still has a large performance reserve?

Was it a quick & easy way through the certification maze? Something else? If a means of simplifying certification, what are the true figures for those speeds (ISA SL)?

Damned if I can figure it out.
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