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Old 16th Aug 2018, 22:22
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ShyTorque

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An interesting report.

The points made about the Griffin having been habitually flown beyond its limits w.r.t. "aerobatics prohibited" are highly relevant to other recent discussions, following the publication of a video of the wingover manoeuvre flown in an AS355 just prior to landing.

Those saying no harm can be done to a helicopter by "aerobatics" (and what constitutes an aerobatic manoeuvre) might like to read up on this one and think again.

Thankfully, no-one was hurt but the story could have been very, very different.
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