On Sun, 11 Sep 2005 08:02:49 -0700, wrote:

VNE can be set for a variety of reasons.

Structural strength. This one is probably limited by IAS/CAS

Flutter or other dynamics problems. This is releated to the dynamic
behavior of the airflow and is most likely a TAS limit.

So to really answer the question you need to know what the limiting
VNE factor was for your aircraft.





My understanding is that Vne, which is marked by a red line on the ASI, is
an *Indicated* Air speed; but that if it varies with altitude, there needs
to be some method of indicating to the pilot the appropriate limitations
thoughout the operating altitude range.

In my a/c this is done by a placard.


Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)