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understanding
of
the basic aerodynamics involved -
as weil as proficiency in
engine out procedures.
Loss
of
power f rom
one
engine affects both climb
performance and controllability
of
any light twin.
Climb performance depends
on
an
excess
of
power
over
that required for level flight. Loss
of
power
from
one
engine obviously represents a 50% loss
of
horsepower but, in virtually all light twins, climb
performance
is
reduced by
at
least 80%. A study of
the <:harts
in
your Information Manual will confirm
this fact.
Single engine
climb performance depends
on
four
factors:
Airspeed
Drag
Power
Weight
too
little,
or
too
much,
wili
decrease climb performance.
gear, flaps, cowl flaps, prop, and
speed.
amount available in excess
of
that
needed for
level flight.
passengers,
baggage,
and
fuel
load
greatly
affect
climb
performance.
Loss
of
power
on
one engine creates yaw due to
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