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

V2 - Minimum Climb Speed dry runway
Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude  
8360   125 MPH

NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Learning Center Glossary.