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Performance and weight and balanceQuestion 856 of 934

How does the lift-off speed compare with the stall speed in the takeoff configuration?

  1. It equals the stall speed
  2. It is 1.5 to 2.0 times the stall speed
  3. It is 1.05 to 1.25 times the stall speed
  4. It is 0.75 to 0.95 times the stall speed
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Correct answer: It is 1.05 to 1.25 times the stall speed

Depending on the aircraft, lift-off speed is anywhere from 1.05 to 1.25 times the stall speed.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance — Takeoff Performance, page 270

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026