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Old 21st Jul 2022, 07:17
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tartare
 
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Was watching video of the B-Model hovering at Farnborough.
When it translates to forward flight it seems to keep the front fan door open for a long time.
That must create huge drag - does anyone know what speed it closes at - is it computer controlled or commanded by the pilot? (I suspect the later rather than the former).
The screwjacks or struts that it uses must be incredibly strong given the airload...
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