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Old 26th Aug 2019, 13:55
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Originally Posted by skadi
Two different things. One is for engine health the other a rule of thumb for calculating powerrequirement for a given situation.

skadi
for engine health you press the EPC (engine power check) button

the display on the bottom left in this sophisticated helicopter displays current weight (if you have entered pilot and crew / baggage weight correctly)
and what the helicopter is capable of doing with it at current ambient conditions
that is HIGE/HOGE AEO
CAT A VTOL possibility
30 sec / 2 min OEI HOGE
which gives a very clear picture of what to expect in case of 😏
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