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Vmc

What is vmc?

FAA handbook figure illustrating vmc

VMC is the slowest speed at which a twin-engine airplane can still be controlled if one engine suddenly fails and the other is producing full takeoff power. Flying slower than VMC after an engine failure means you could lose control of the airplane.

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