What the heck is Vt speed?

[paid4training]

While not quite as humorous as Vermont speed (that was good), Vt when it comes to the CRJ is final take-off speed. It's really called Vfto, but the speed tape abbreviates it with Vt to save space.

It's your safe single engine climb speed with 0 flaps. If you lose an engine during take-off, you will climb to 1000' (give or take a few feet depending on terrain at various airports) at V2. Once you reach that given altitude, you will level off and accelerate to Vt raising flaps along the way, then continue the climb at Vt. That speed should give you adequate stall protection while you maneuver to your chosen airport.

I know, it's sad I have nothing better to do on a Sat night.

THANK YOU!! That's exactly what I needed. And theres nothing wrong with Game on the Tube and beer in the belly on a saturday nite...lol

 

[Danny040]

Vt is defined as the fuel transfer speed. It is the speed in flight at which an RJ can be safely be mid-air refueled. This allows regional management to effectively assist major airlines in lowering their cost structure. Only three or four mid air refuelings for Hong Kong and only one over the North Atlantic. As you can see the majors will be able to park 777 and long haul fleets creating career long haul international captain positions at RJ operators. RJs are no longer a stepping stone, you see.