27/09
27/09:
You are correct. I was wrong. Banking into the live engine does, in fact, both improve climb performance, but also lowers Vmc. You are correct.
I had to dig through my references...dust off the books....
The 'ball' is valid on a multi-engine engine only where there is symetrical thrust. With one engine inoperative, centering the ball does NOT provide zero sideslip. Banking the airplane a bit (up to 5 degrees max as per authority limits) with the ball slightly outside of center will not only provide better control, but better climb performance, as well.
'Estimating' zero sideslip will improve climb performance. Again, control is improved, as well.
Thank you for the correction....
Fly safe,
PantLoad