Richard replied the topic: Re: PERFORMANCE QUESTION
Ellzy is spot on, in the absence of a published Vb figure, Va (manoeuvering speed) is a good approximation. Va is the speed where full and abrupt control movements could cause excessive aerodynamic loads on the airframe. In turbulent conditions you can think of the rapidly changing direction of the relative airflow as acting like very sudden control inputs. So, using Va is going to be a good approximation for Vb. As long as you are below Va all but extremely severe turbulence is going to induce a stall before dangerous aerodynamic loads occur.