CPL Performance & Operation · Mock exam

An aircraft's published Va is 132 kt at MTOW 3,600 kg. The aircraft is flying at 2,800 kg. The correct Va at 2,800 kg is approximately:

• A.Va = 132 + (3600−2800)/100 = 140 kt
• B.Va = 132 × √(2800/3600) = 132 × 0.882 = 116 kt
• C.Va = 132 × (2800/3600) = 102.7 kt
• D.Va = 132 kt — Va is a fixed speed and does not change with weight