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Old 8th Jan 2017, 11:10
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John Eacott
 
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Getting to the OP, the wheel brakes should also be set to hold the helicopter against torque during start and stop even with the nose wheel lock engaged. The static friction of the nosewheel tyre is not always enough to hold against a spirited application of torque.
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