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Old 29th Nov 2003, 21:50
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James Roc
 
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Ditching a single engine Heli

I've heard conflicting opinions on the best and most safest way of ditching a Heli in the sea and surviving following an engine failure and would like your opinions on the matter. Is it best to back cyclic and use the tail rotor to slow the rotors down or sideward movement and let the main rotor hit the water first?
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