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Old 4th November 2010 | 23:58
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Wet Vmcg

Yes, I'm a sorry type that cannot get off the topic, but

Going thru the various threads recently, there have been many on performance, crosswinds, wet runway compromises, BUT no discussion on what effect wet surfaces have on Vmcg. And the effect is not insignificant; all the forces opposing the failed engine having to be applied thru the tires until rotation occurs.

I was doing a very wet, crosswind take-off from a hilltop airfield quite near London recently. Wet data V1 was near the certification Vmcg, add in a 22 knot crosswind component and an engine failure near the posted V1 was going to be interesting.

Any estimates on the effect on Vmcg a wet runway has.

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