Compared with stalling airspeed (VS) in a given configuration, the airspeed at which the stick shaker will be triggered is?

The airspeed at which the stick shaker is triggered is greater than the stalling airspeed (VS) for a given configuration. This is due to the nature of how the stick shaker is designed to operate as a safety mechanism in aircraft.

The stick shaker is activated when the aircraft approaches a state of impending stall, which occurs at a speed higher than the stall speed. This speed accounts for factors such as increased load factors, configuration changes (like flap deployment), and variations in weight and balance, which can alter the stall speed. The stick shaker provides an early warning to the pilot that the aircraft is nearing a stall condition.

Thus, pilots are alerted to take appropriate actions to prevent stalling, making the stick shaker an essential safety feature. Understanding this helps pilots recognize the importance of maintaining adequate airspeed above the indicated stall speed to ensure safe flight operations.