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


V2 - Minimum Climb Speed dry runway
Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude  
26,200   97 MPH

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