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Old 10th August 2023 | 15:34
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Originally Posted by CGameProgrammerr
The correct side of a helicopter is the front. The correct side of a single-engine airplane is the rear.
Definitely NOT so with all types of helicopter. For example, approaching from the front of an SK76 is extremely dangerous because of the low height of the turning rotors and the only safe approach is from the side. Similarly with a Chinook, where the safest place is to the rear.
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