DOUGLAS DC-3
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 | 26,200 lbs |
NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel and
Load.
| VS - Stalling Speed | 77 MPH |
| VSO - Stalling Speed in Landing Configuration | 71 MPH |
| Turbulent Air Penetration Speed | 105 MPH |
| VMC - Minimum Controllable Speed | 89 MPH |
| VLE - Maximum Landing Gear Extension Speed | 166 MPH |
| VY - Best Rate-of-Climb Speed (sea level) | 120 MPH |
| VYSE - Single-engine Best Rate-of-Climb Speed | 110 MPH |
Maximum Flap Placard Speeds
|
Flaps |
KIAS |
|
1/4 |
154 |
|
1/2 |
114 |
|
3/4 |
112 |
|
Full |
112 |
V1 - Takeoff Decision Speed
dry runway
Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude
| 26,200 | 97 MPH |
VR - Rotation Speed dry runway
Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude
| 26,200 | 97 MPH |
| 26,200 | 97 MPH |
NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Learning Center Glossary.