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Old 4th Feb 2017, 16:13
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barit1
 
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If the engine thrust exceeds the aircraft weight, then the only issue is controllability.

But flying beyond the critical alpha? Lowering the nose increases lift - Not exactly my cuppa tea; Sorta negative stability time.
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