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Old 20th Jan 2006, 23:02
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Darren999
 
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Boom strike

I have only heard of boom strikes once the aircarft has touched the ground after and autorotation following an engine failure. People usually hit the ground hard which then inturn causes the blade to felex down then hits the tail boom. The blades do sail quite a bit on a 47, so just something to be aware of. It doesn't seem a common occurance.

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