VNE is marked as a red line on the airspeed indicator. That would
not be possible if true airspeed was the speed factor. It is indicated
airspeed that matters.
Bill B
From: Lancair Mailing List [mailto:lml@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of Chat Daniel
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009
10:14 AM
To: lml
Subject: [LML] Re: Vne is NOT a
meaningless number
Concerning the
discussion of whether VNE is a function of indicated or true airspeed, I recall
reading that U2 pilots operated in the “coffin corner” of some 5-10
MPH where stall was lower limit and VNE and wings come off the upper. To
me that seems like true air speed would be limit on VNE.
Chat Daniel
Super ES
From: Lancair Mailing List [mailto:lml@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of Skip Slater
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009
6:21 AM
To: lml
Subject: [LML] Re: Vne is NOT a
meaningless number
"One IVP was lost years ago when it exceeded Vne."
Gene Long's ES also broke up in flight when it exceeded VNE
during it's inexplicable descent from cruse altitude a year an a half ago.
The fact it this: No amount of pilot skill will save a
plane once flutter begins to break it apart. If you knowingly exceed VNE,
you are a test pilot and the only way you'll know you went too fast is as your
plane is going down in pieces. Pilots who willfully ignore manufacturer
established limitations are accidents looking for a place to happen.
Pilots who brag about such exploits deserve a very wide berth.
I have to wonder what the instructors from HIPAT and LOBO
would have to say on this subject. If they're listening, I hope they'll
chime in.
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