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Glossary/Vne (Never-Exceed Speed)
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Vne (Never-Exceed Speed)

The maximum speed the aircraft is permitted to attain in any phase of flight, marked as a red radial line on the airspeed indicator. Exceeding Vne risks structural failure due to aerodynamic loads or flutter. Pilots must ensure they never exceed this speed, even in a dive or during turbulence recovery. The aircraft is not designed or tested for flight at or above Vne.

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