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Old 18th Jan 2005, 10:41
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To clear up any confusion, the chinook transitions by applying more or less lift to the rear rotor. This can only be done 1 way collectively. When it gets to a point the pilot would then have to pull back slightly to maintain the transition at higher speeds without hitting the ground. To stop this the aircraft is fitted with DASH (Digital Airspeed Hold) This keep the floor level and stops the pilot having to make unconventional corrections.
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