Minimum Control Speed (air) (Vmca)

Minimum Control Speed (air) (Vmca)

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Definition

Vmca is defined as the minimum speed, whilst in the air, that directional control can be maintained with one engine inoperative (critical engine on two engine aerolanes), operating engine(s) at takeoff power and a maximum of 5 degrees of bank towards the good engine(s).

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