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Old 18th Jan 2007, 15:06
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n90bar
 
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control speeds

1. Vmcg & Vmca are affected by changes in altitude/temperature as these affect the amount of thrust being prodused by the engines. The less the thrust being produced, the lower the control speed.

2. Vmcg is a higher speed than Vmca as when on the ground the aircraft rotates around its main undercarriage which is aft of the cg. This gives a shorter rudder arm (flight mechanics), it is therefore required that Vmcg is higher to allow directional control to be maintained.

Hope that helps!
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