Pilot Operating Handbook
Section 1
TL-2000
Sting
General
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The pilot is the final and only responsible party for the safe operation of this aircraft.
31 December 09 / Chg 5
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Knots True Airspeed (KTAS):
KCAS corrected for non-standard temperature and
pressure and is expressed in knots.
Maneuvering Speed (V
A
):
The maximum speed at which you may use abrupt full
control travel without exceeding structural limitations of the aircraft or control
systems.
Maximum Flap Extended Speed (V
FE
):
The highest speed permissible with wing
flaps in a prescribed extended position.
Maximum Structural Cruising Speed (V
NO
):
The speed that should not be
exceeded except in smooth air, and then only with caution.
Maximum Sustained Speed in Level Flight (V
H
):
The highest speed that can be
attained in level flight at sea level under standard conditions while the engine is
operating at the manufacturer designated maximum continuous power setting.
Never Exceed Speed (V
NE
):
The speed limit that may never be exceeded under
any conditions at any time due to structural limitations of the airframe or control
systems.
Stalling Speed (V
S
):
The minimum steady flight speed at which the airplane is
controllable without flaps.
Stalling Speed (V
S0
):
The minimum steady flight speed with power off and full
flaps.
METEORLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY
Indicated Altitude:
The altitude displayed on the altimeter.
Mean Sea Level (MSL):
The average level of the ocean’s surface – the level
halfway between mean high and low tides, used as a standard reference for
expressing altitude.
Outside Air Temperature (OAT):
The free air static temperature, expressed in
either degrees Celsius (C) or degrees Fahrenheit (F).
Pressure Altitude:
The altitude displayed on the altimeter on a standard day when
the altimeter's barometric scale has been set to 29.91 inches of mercury (1013 mb).
