Beechcraft Model 18 Volpar (FOR THIS FLIGHT SIMULATION MODEL ONLY)

For standard procedures, see the Checklists tab.


EMPTY WEIGHT: 5,800 pounds
MAX TAKEOFF WEIGHT: 8,750 pounds

NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel.......and to adjust the weight and balance of the aircraft, refer to the README.TXT in the original download, or open the "aircraft.cfg" file and use NOTEPAD to manually load the aircraft.



VMO - Maximum Operating Speed
223 knots (IAS)

VA - Maneuvering Speed
133 knots (IAS)

VS - Stalling Speed
58 knots (IAS) clean

VSO - Stalling Speed in Landing Configuration
50 kntos (IAS) full flaps

VFE - Maximum Flaps-Extended Speed
110 knots (IAS)

VR - Rotation Speed
70-85 knots (IAS)


VX - Best Angle of Climb
89 knots (IAS)

VY - Best Rate of Climb
105 knots (IAS)

Cruise Climb
105-130 knots (IAS)

Landing Approach Speed
80-105 knots (IAS)



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