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Old 29th Nov 2013, 08:34
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mad_jock
 
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There is no difference between the different propulsion devices. apart from with props we have feathered and un-feathered to add to our list of variables.

The is the plane climbing or descending is just a function of excess power.

You just need to think of the aircraft with a force out to the side with an opposing force countering it at the tail.

Turning the aircraft into or away from the live engine for manoeuvring purposes has nothing to do with using 5 degrees of bank for Vmca certification as you should not be flying close to Vmca during normal operations either using 2 engines or with one failed in a light multi engine aircraft.
Well unfortunately it does and is what kills people turning onto final with one engine powered up and S&L. But according to the TP the reason for this in the main is the nursing of one engine to get them home and having a power setting on the bad one which is below zero thrust.

there was actually a video on here which I can't find of an aircraft flying towards an airport with audible farting of an engine. Then all of a sudden it just rolls on its back and 5 seconds later turns into a fire ball as it impacts.

As I said if there is no reason to do more than 5 degrees of bank ie hitting the ground etc try not to do it. But if you have to yes you can do it and just hope that your not going to have problems and be ready to reduce power on the good one as you come to the extreme of your rudder travel.
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