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Old 11th Jul 2021, 16:03
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Petit-Lion
 
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Can a piston helicopter experience shock cooling in flight?

Let's say I cruise close to MCP, temps are within limits. I fly solo in the R44 with half the fuel. Destination comes in sight, but I fail to anticipate and I have to completely lower the collective to stay on the glide path.
So no power, but the big fan at the rear still forcing cool air at 102%...
Could it be a problem in, say, the Canadian winter?
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