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Old 17th May 2002, 03:31
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hdaae
 
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Thanks for the reply!

I concluded the same way you did as far as which factor were the most significant since every publication Ive read states that with weightincrease you get reduction in Vmc.
I still find it puzzeling that noone have taken the time to write a little about the balance between Pfactor and Horizontal component of lift. These are opposing forces as far as influencing Vmc, and anyone that is a little inquizitive will ask this question to their instructor. I did during my MEI, and my MEI didnt know.
My students are now asking me..and I give them my best theory (which is as you explained, but I dont have it in writing)

With no bank into the operative engine and increase in weight, the P factor would actually increase Vmc.
But, then..again...noone has put Acceleration=force/mass into the equation of it all.

I know Im taking this a little far, but I hate leaps of faith when the subject is clearcut physics and maths
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