What is Vapp and how is it used on final approach?

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What is Vapp and how is it used on final approach?

V_app is the target speed for the final approach that you fly to keep the approach stabilized and controllable. It’s set near the reference landing speed (Vref) and adjusted for weight, configuration (flaps, gear), and wind. On final, you maintain this speed (or very close to it) to ensure you have enough lift margin to stay attached to the glideslope and to recover safely from any gusts without getting too slow. This speed isn’t the minimum descent speed, nor is it the stall speed. Stall speed (in landing configuration) is the lower limit below which you risk losing lift. V_app sits above that to provide a safe approach margin. It also isn’t a crosswind limit.

V_app is the target speed for the final approach that you fly to keep the approach stabilized and controllable. It’s set near the reference landing speed (Vref) and adjusted for weight, configuration (flaps, gear), and wind. On final, you maintain this speed (or very close to it) to ensure you have enough lift margin to stay attached to the glideslope and to recover safely from any gusts without getting too slow.

This speed isn’t the minimum descent speed, nor is it the stall speed. Stall speed (in landing configuration) is the lower limit below which you risk losing lift. V_app sits above that to provide a safe approach margin. It also isn’t a crosswind limit.

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