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2. As your airplane gets lighter, due to fuel consumption, how is the maneuvering speed (Va)affected?

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2. As your airplane gets lighter, due to fuel consumption, how is the maneuvering speed (Va)affected?

2. As your airplane gets lighter, due to fuel consumption, how is the maneuvering speed (Va)affected?

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an airplane becomes lighter due to fuel consumption, the maneuvering speed (Va) decreases. Maneuvering speed is the maximum speed at which you can apply full, abrupt control inputs without overstressing the aircraft. It is dependent on the weight of the aircraft; as the weight decreases, the maneuvering speed also decreases.<br /><br />This relationship exists because Va is based on the stall speed and the load factor that the aircraft can safely withstand. When the aircraft is lighter, it requires less lift to maintain level flight, which means it will reach its critical angle of attack (and thus stall) at a lower speed. Therefore, the maneuvering speed must be reduced to ensure that the aircraft does not exceed its structural limits during abrupt maneuvers.
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