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Old 05-26-2012 | 09:21 AM
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Flyhayes
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Originally Posted by Ray Blaszak
I think you guys are confused as to what my question was actually asking. I understand why there is a critical engine, that not every plane has a critical engine. The only question I had is ASSUMING that every propeller spun clockwise (and only clockwise) would every plane have a critical engine? If you read any multi engine hand book or even the King Multi engine ground school no where in there does it refer to heavy multi engine airplanes. I am merely trying to verify that if every propeller did in fact spin clockwise that every airplane would in fact have a critical engine.
Yes, every airplane would have a critical engine. It comes down to basic aerodynamics. Last I checked aerodynamics effect airframes the same, large or small.

In response to another comment about P-Factor being the most important factor in determining the critical engine. I must disagree. Accelerated lift can play a large factor in determining the critical engine as well.

Good luck studying for you Multi!
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