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Old 15th May 2005, 21:17
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bladewashout
 
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Definitely get the shudder transitioning from and to a hover in R22, around 25Kt IAS.

My guess would be that around the boundary where there is a significant change in relative airflow (more/less forward component), the blades have a less consistent flapping pattern and the disturbances manifest themselves as a shudder through the air frame.

No doubt someone will let me know if that's close...

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