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Pace
Desert D
Not sure whether it was all AeroStars or just the more powerful Machen conversion? But I am pretty sure all of them were a handful engine out and required a reduction on the good engine? i have never flown one of those quick birds
I have 500 + Aerostar hours. All Aerostars, including the Machen ones have a certified published VMC speed. This speed is below blueline for all models at all weights. If you are in any twin and flying below VMC you are going to have to reduce power on the operating engine.
If you are in this situation in an Aerostar anywhere close to the ground you are going to crash as this airplane will go nowhere but down at any speed below the (very high) blueline speed