After takeoff, which airspeed would the pilot use to gain the most altitude in a given period of time?
A
VY.✓ Correct Answer
B
VX.
C
VA.
Explanation
VY, the best rate-of-climb speed, gives the greatest gain in altitude per unit of time (PHAK Chapter 11). VX gives the most altitude per distance over the ground, used for obstacles, and VA is the design maneuvering speed.
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