Cessna 152

MSFS 2024 - QUICK REFERENCE

V-SPEEDS
SpeedValueDescription
Vr54-58 KIASRotation / liftoff
Vx67 KIASBest angle climb
Vy75 KIASBest rate climb
Va94 KIASManeuvering speed (max gross)
Vfe85 KIASMax flaps extended (any setting)
Vno107 KIASMax structural cruise
Vne149 KIASNever exceed
Vs035 KIASStall (full flaps, power off)
Vs140 KIASStall (clean, power off)
Vref60-65 KIASFinal approach reference
Vglide65 KIASBest glide (power off)
POWER SETTINGS
PhaseSetting
TakeoffFULL THROTTLE (2,550 RPM)
Climb (Vy)FULL THROTTLE (2,550 RPM)
Cruise (75%)2,550 RPM
Cruise (65%)2,400 RPM
Descent1,500-1,800 RPM
Pattern1,500-1,800 RPM
Approach1,500 RPM (adjust for glidepath)
Idle600-700 RPM
FLAP SCHEDULE
SettingMax SpeedUse
0 deg (UP)AnyNormal cruise / climb
10 deg (1st notch)<= 85 KIASShort field takeoff / downwind
20 deg (2nd notch)<= 85 KIASBase leg / early final
30 deg (FULL)<= 85 KIASNormal and short field landing
ENGINE LIMITS
ParameterValue
Max RPM2,550
Oil Temp (Normal)100-245 deg F
Oil Temp (Min for Takeoff)100 deg F
Oil Pressure (Normal)25-95 PSI
Oil Pressure (Min for Takeoff)25 PSI
CHT Max500 deg F
Fuel Pressure0.5-8 PSI
Suction (Vacuum)4.5-5.4 in Hg
KEY NUMBERS
ParameterValue
Pattern Altitude1,000 ft AGL
Pattern Speed70-75 KIAS downwind
Fuel Capacity (Total)26 US gal
Fuel Capacity (Usable)24.5 US gal
Fuel Burn (cruise)~6.1 GPH
Takeoff Roll (sea level)725 ft
Landing Roll (sea level)475 ft
Best Glide Speed65 KIAS (glide ratio ~9:1)
Max Gross Weight1,670 lbs
Max Crosswind (demo)12 kts