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Old 30th March 2006 | 08:29
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powdermonkey
 
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Vx for Propeller ac?

Hi folks,
Trying to figure out why the best angle of climb speed for a prop. ac occurs at approx. 1.1 Vs and not Vimd. Best angle is down to max excess thrust and for a jet this will be at Vimd. Why not the same for a prop ac?
Bit confused???
Appreciate any help
Thanks
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