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Old 29th Sep 2006, 21:47
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Originally Posted by Mad (Flt) Scientist
Yes, to some extent (because there would be a different alpha at different weights for the same speed - in fact, you might find that the heavy weight/high AoA case was more critical.

But the TRADITIONAL impact of weight on VMC would be eliminated.
Could you explain me more deeply how AoA affects VMC assuming the bank angle is zero?

Sorry for asking so much but I find Aerodynamics really interesting!

Thank you
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