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Old 28th Nov 2004, 20:03
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rotorcraig
 
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Some great Q&A on the FAQ page!

Q : Can anyone fly it?
A : Yes, With minimum training, necessary for safety.

Q : Can it auto-rotate? (descend safely in the case of engine failure)
A : No. In order to keep the helicopter simple and easy to fly the pitch in the rotors is fixed making auto-rotation impossible. A balistic parachute will be provided in case of multiple engine failure.
Presumably minimum training includes how best to avoid the rotors when bailing out following said multiple engine failure!

Must be exciting training, "practice engine failure, one thousand, two thousand..."

RC
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