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Old 25th Dec 2013, 22:10
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rayfill
 
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Heya Creaze,

If I am right, it is as follows:

Vertical acceleration is induced by a Force. Given Newton's formula, we have F=m.a , or a=F/m

So if you would apply the same upward force (when pulling on the yoke) to the light and heavy aircraft, the upward acceleration of the lighter aircraft will be higher.

That means a heavier aircraft has a higher Va than a light aircraft
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