Vapp is chosen near which reference speed?

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Vapp is chosen near which reference speed?

Vapp is the speed you aim for during the approach, and you typically choose it close to the landing reference speed. Vref represents the target final-approach/landing speed for the current weight and configuration, providing the right balance of carry-through energy and stall margin. Setting Vapp near Vref keeps the approach stable and ensures you have enough energy to reach the runway without risking a stall, while also avoiding carrying excess speed that could lengthen the landing or increase runway exposure. Speeds like V2, V1, and Vrot are related to takeoff, not approach, so they aren’t used to set the approach speed.

Vapp is the speed you aim for during the approach, and you typically choose it close to the landing reference speed. Vref represents the target final-approach/landing speed for the current weight and configuration, providing the right balance of carry-through energy and stall margin. Setting Vapp near Vref keeps the approach stable and ensures you have enough energy to reach the runway without risking a stall, while also avoiding carrying excess speed that could lengthen the landing or increase runway exposure. Speeds like V2, V1, and Vrot are related to takeoff, not approach, so they aren’t used to set the approach speed.

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