GRUMANN DUCK REFERENCE INFORMATION

For standard procedures, see the Checklists tab.

Total Flight Simulator aircraft weight with full fuel
7,020 lbs (Includes 400 lbs allowed per 2 crew)

NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel.

VMO - Maximum Operating Speed
DO NOT EXCEED 2,700 rpm in a dive
200 KIAS

VA - Maneuvering Speed
129 KIAS (7,020 lbs)

VS - Stalling Speed (Gear UP)
62 KIAS

VSO - Stalling Speed in Landing Configuration (Gear DN)
65 KIAS

VR - Rotation Speed
70 KIAS (LAND)

VX - Best Angle of Climb
129 KIAS

VY - Best Rate of Climb
129 KIAS (sea level)

VNE (Velocity Never Exceed!!)
200 KIAS

Cruise Climb
118 KIAS, 36" MP, +500 fpm

Landing Approach Speed
LAND - 100 KIAS, 2,700 rpm, 22" MP, -700 fpm
WATER - 100 KIAS, 2,700 rpm, 20" MP, -500 fpm

Landing Speed
LAND or WATER - 85 KIAS, 2,700 rpm, 20" MP, -500 fpm

Maximum Climb Speed
129 KIAS (Sea level to 6,000 ft. MSL), 2,100 rpm, 36" MP
129 KIAS (18,000 ft. MSL), 2,100 rpm, 36" MP

Maximum Glide Speed
155 KIAS (7,325 lbs)



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