What is the Vfe speed for flaps 1?

• A. 260
• B. 240
• C. 200
• D. 250

Answer: (D)

Vfe is the maximum speed at which you may fly with the wings’ flaps extended to a specific setting. For Flaps 1, the published limit is 250 knots. This speed limit exists because extending the flaps changes the wing’s lift and structural loads, and flying faster than this with Flaps 1 deployed risks flap damage or unsafe handling. Among the given numbers, 250 knots is the highest speed that remains within the allowed limit for Flaps 1, so it’s the correct value. The other speeds either exceed the limit (like 260) or are simply lower than the maximum (240, 200) but do not represent the flap-1 maximum extension speed. Remember, Vfe applies only when the flaps are at that setting; with flaps up, different speeds apply.