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Old 12th Jul 2005, 05:19
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overpitched
 
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The more collective (pitch) you use the slower your rate of descent, so if you want best range (distance) or best endurance (time in the air) your rotor rpm should be at the bottom of the green. What would vary would be your airspeed. eg.

Bell 206

Minimum rate of descent 52 kias.

Maximum glide distance 69 kias.
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