PPRuNe Forums

PPRuNe Forums (https://www.pprune.org/)

- Questions (https://www.pprune.org/questions-67/)

- - Vmca? (https://www.pprune.org/questions/48917-vmca.html)

revertedrubber

2nd Apr 2002 09:00

Vmca?

What is the effect of flap and undercarriage on Vmca?

The Greaser

2nd Apr 2002 09:18

Gear down - stabilises aircraft (like a keel on a boat) and thus decreases Vmca.

Flaps are more debatable - in my opinion flaps down will increase Vmca due to the effect of the accelerated slipstream blowing over the flap increasing the rolling moment into the dead engine.

All times are GMT. The time now is 14:26.