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Old 23rd Apr 2005, 17:02
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NickLappos
 
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TFS,

I don't know of any distinction. I think the helo velocity dominates the flow effects that might exist. Most bird energy is due to the basic motions of the helo and the bird, not the air effects from the rotor flow, I think.
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