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Old 23rd Jan 2017, 15:16
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Helo performance specs are not unlike a VW's diesel efficiency - results may vary in the real world.
If you want to do more, either buy one with more seats than you need or have thinner friends/pax.
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Old 23rd Jan 2017, 16:17
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Also performance problems?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WziCFntg_9E

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Old 24th Jan 2017, 04:33
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hey skadi....that ain't no performance problem, note the comfortable HIGE; 'twas a Pilot management problem (couldn't manage the machine correctly)
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Old 24th Jan 2017, 07:59
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When looking at the graphs remember a few things. They were made by test pilots ( i.e. better than us ) trying to make it as good as possible ! With cleaned and polished blades and a new engine. So they are going to get a better figure than us mere mortals !
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Old 24th Jan 2017, 09:53
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If You think the Crapinson 22 runs out of puff fast, try flying an H269 or a Franklin engined 47D
I always thought that the R22 (O-360, 131hp) has more power problems than the 269 (HIO-360, 190hp). Ok, the 269 has some 100kg more empty weight and some 300kg more MTOW, but under "normal" german summer conditions (about ISA+20), I´ve never experienced real problems in the 269, not even with me having 90kg and my TRE having some 120kg.
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Old 24th Jan 2017, 10:06
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There is the 300C and the 300CB. The CB has less power.
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Old 24th Jan 2017, 10:26
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Originally Posted by GoodGrief
There is the 300C and the 300CB. The CB has less power.
Ah, ok. Only flew the C. No issues... ;-)
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Old 24th Jan 2017, 11:46
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Guys
When looking at the graphs remember a few things. They were made by test pilots ( i.e. better than us ) trying to make it as good as possible ! With cleaned and polished blades and a new engine. So they are going to get a better figure than us mere mortals !
Wrong! Performance charts (Hover) are yes made based upon test pilot flights data but the skill to maintain a zero wind hover does not require a test pilot and the engine power at which the charts are made is the minimum spec power i.e. a fully deteriorated engine.
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