Originally Posted by
aa777888
Ridiculous. Guimbal did it right in the G2. I loved the FLI when I flew it. So much simpler and easier, and therefore safer, to manage engine power limits that way.
You're right in saying that. It's actually called an "MLI" (Multiple Limit Indicator) in the Cabri, and it does a cracking job at showing you whether you're limited by torque or throttle and making it very clear to you when the helicopter is unhappy with what you're doing (I've typically seen the switchover from Tq limitation to Throttle at between 3000-4000ft depending on the weather). It's very useful when the atmospheric conditions are always changing (such as when you're climbing / descending), or crossing high terrain in the cruise (knowing how close you are to full throttle etc).