David Branco
Praetor 600 Vmu Test
Prototype of the Embraer Praetor 600 performing minimum takeoff speed tests (Vmu), where the airplane is forced to leave the ground at the lowest possible speed and sometimes ends up dragging the tail protection ski on the ground.
Determination of Vmu is a certification requirement and is used as a reference for adding a safety margin and defining normal takeoff speeds.
These tests are usually done early in the morning, due to the calm atmosphere, and the faint light of dawn emphasizes the effect of sparks from the tail ski.
Praetor 600 Vmu Test
Prototype of the Embraer Praetor 600 performing minimum takeoff speed tests (Vmu), where the airplane is forced to leave the ground at the lowest possible speed and sometimes ends up dragging the tail protection ski on the ground.
Determination of Vmu is a certification requirement and is used as a reference for adding a safety margin and defining normal takeoff speeds.
These tests are usually done early in the morning, due to the calm atmosphere, and the faint light of dawn emphasizes the effect of sparks from the tail ski.