Originally Posted by
Free Flyer
Rotate slow and get ready for Vref speeds above 155 and you will all be fine. We had a Vref speed of 168 last week in DEN.
Dang, that is really fast! I thought CRJ-200s were one of the fastest on approach. 155 and up is way fast, especially for a wing with slats. A 737 does have leading edge devices, right? Why is it so fast, especially faster than an aircraft without slats?