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Old 5th Mar 2021, 03:18
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Got to agree with Crab here: In a Bell 206, right yaw with full left pedal absolutely *can* happen! If you're OGE (even down low) with a strong wind off your five o'clock and your left leg is extended way out, you best be ready for some uncommanded yaw as that thing may very well decide to point itself into the wind. On the ground with the ship not running, walk back and stand about 15' behind a 206 at the 4-to-5 o'clock position, and see how much inflow to the tail rotor is blocked by that big dang fin. It's an eye-opening experience.
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