That's what I said, an open door will blank the tail and the
tail is needed for directional and pitch stability and
control.


"Ron Natalie" wrote in message
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| Jim Macklin wrote:
| On a single-engine, a door opening is not serious, but a
| twin with a door open and the engine on the opposite
side
| might get interesting. The open door would probably
raise
| Vmca because of the air flow disruption on the side
where
| maximum rudder effectiveness would be required.
|
|
| Depends on the aircraft and the door. I believe there
| is a crash report of a nose baggage door on a twin opening
| and making the plane uncontrollable.