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26th Jul 2007, 01:53

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razzele

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How does this sound:-

1-Prop aircraft = propwash.

Increased flaps setting normally increases the ammount of lift.

So if flaps (on the engine operative side) are subjected to propwash there will be an increased rolling moment- hence increased VMCA.

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