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The speed above which an airplane will experience structural damage when a load is applied, instead of stalling, is called the ______________ speed and varies with weight

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Maneuvering speed.

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The speed above which an airplane will experience structural damage when a load is applied, instead of stalling, is called the maneuvering speed and varies with weight.

In aeronautical engineering, the maneuvering speed (Va) of an aircraft such as an aeroplane, helicopter, or jet is an airspeed limitation which is mainly selected by an aircraft designer.

Generally, at speeds higher or greater than the manoeuvring speed, aircraft pilots are advised not to attempt a full deflection of any flight control surface because it's capable of resulting in a damage to the structure of an aircraft.

If you're a pilot, to find the maneuvering speed of an aircraft, you should look at the flight manual of the aircraft or on the cockpit placard in the aircraft. The maneuvering speed of an aircraft is a calibrated speed and should not be exceeded by any pilot.

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