GRUMMAN F8F BEARCAT
REFERENCE INFORMATION
For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Aircraft
Information
articles in the Learning Center. For standard procedures, see the
Checklists tab.
Total Flight Simulator aircraft weight with full fuel | 8360 lbs |
NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel and
Load.
VS - Stalling Speed | 100 MPH |
VSO - Stalling Speed in Landing Configuration | 79 MPH |
Turbulent Air Penetration Speed | 180 MPH |
VMC - Minimum Controllable Speed | 110 MPH |
VLE - Maximum Landing Gear Extension Speed | 165 MPH |
VY - Best Rate-of-Climb Speed (sea level) | 155 MPH |
Maximum Flap Placard Speeds
Flaps |
KIAS |
1/4 |
200 |
1/2 |
175 |
3/4 |
150 |
Full |
135 |
V1 - Takeoff Decision
Speed dry runway
Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude
8360 | 100 MPH |
VR - Rotation Speed dry runway
Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude
8360 | 100 MPH |
8360 | 125 MPH |
NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Learning Center Glossary.