AerodynamicsQuestion 498 of 934

A pilot flies in extremely rough air, as in a thunderstorm. What speed does the PHAK recommend?

  1. Maximum landing gear extended speed
  2. Never-exceed speed
  3. Maximum structural cruising speed
  4. Design maneuvering speed
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Correct answer: Design maneuvering speed

In extremely rough air, it is wise to reduce the speed to the design maneuvering speed.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight — Load Factors and Flight Maneuvers — Rough Air, page 134

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026