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Old 21st Sep 2007, 02:49
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mechchick
 
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I would not like to do the vibe run....and I think the 2 pers (well now theres a quandary there wouldnt be any 2 pers with 1 blade missing lol) would just about kill the drivers kidneys!!

Given that the blades cone when under load and the loading is spread across the disc (in a perfect world) I can see that you would lose altitude very quickly (no autos on one blade - you are the deadmans curve then!!)
and it would probably be safe to make the assumption of the flight ending in a large smoking hole...

Dunno I will ask our test pilot what he reckons - I bet I know what his reaction will be F off!!!
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