VH varies with Gross Weight
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Originally Posted by
wantobe
VH is defined as the maximum speed in level flight with the maximum continuous power at sea level. What is the weight of the aircraft for VH? Is it that of an empty aircraft with a skinny pilot and minimal fuel ? or MTOW(Maximum Takeoff Weight) ? or any weight between these two extremes?
VH is a limit not a spec. For a given airframe: A higher GW will normally give you a lower VH. So if you must exceed FAA Gross (may be legal on international ferry flights, etc.) then lower your VH. Check the data sheets for the airframe in question.