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Old 20th Apr 2004, 09:55
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Head Turner
 
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A Bell 47 is a vastly different machine to the R22. It's wonderfully old fashioned and basic which means that you need good coordination on the throttle/ lever / pedals. It is slow to respond to throttle changes but wonderful in autorotation. Take a good book with you when doing engine-offs, plenty of time to pick a landing place and oodles of RRPM at the bottom. Note that it is much longer than the R 22 so keep space underneath when doing any flaring.
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