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Old 2nd Jun 2008, 13:29
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twentysixpointfive
 
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Now I've got a question!
Why are there two different speed limits? Specifically, Vmo and Mmo. I understand Mmo exists to prevent the effects of compressibility, but why is there a Vmo speed and why does it predominate at lower altitudes?
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