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Old 20th Jul 2001, 10:07
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Compressor stall--
You may be interested to know that in heavy piston multi-engine aircraft (DC4, DC6 etc) the aircraft is rotated at V2 (takeoff safety speed), unlike in jet aircraft. This is due to the rules under which they were certified (CAR4b) and insures directional control in the event of a powerplant failure.
In a light twin, a slightly overspeed takeoff (5 knots or so) will aid in directional control should an engine fail.
Once airborne, acceleration to Vyse as rapidly as possible is a very good idea.
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