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Old 12th Sep 2007, 02:48
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Yep those low blades do pose a risk. It does have a rotorbrake however as getting in and out should only be done with rotors stopped. They all came standard with them as well as electric trim, cabin heat, cabin fan, adjustable seats (B2B) and fly-away wheels. Things that even most modern ships offer only as options ($$$)

They are a bit limited on power. It takes 160HP to hover so that only leaves 20 extra HP - not a lot! They're good from SL up to about 4-5K otherwise you're really pushing it. The factory is exploring ways to increase that including new engines. The Robbo is limited on power too but being derated helps to address those higher altitude concerns. Either machine at MGW is going to have those blades operating at really high pitch settings. My personal option only, at that combo I'd rather be in the Brantly. RPM bleed off at or near stall in the R22 leads to bad things happening really quickly
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