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Biggles08

4th July 2009 20:42

VR Rotate

I know what the meaning of your VR speed is, however, why is it called 'Rotate'? Why is it called this word?

Dit	4th July 2009 20:48

Beacause its the speed at which you start to rotate the aircraft into its climb attitude. Hence VR = VelocityRotate...

Biggles08

4th July 2009 20:55

ah ha! I should have just checked the dictionary. Thanks :}

BYALPHAINDIA

6th July 2009 22:59

Knew a pilot who used to say 'Veeeeaaaaaaarr!!!!

In his Midlands accent.

And he also said - Fancy a Cuwwrie!!!!

Cracking words!!!!

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