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Old 8th Jun 2008, 07:57
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Troglodita
 
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Heavy Man!

The pilot reported that he lifted the helicopter straight up during the takeoff. The torque was about 94 percent and "everything was nominal."
The quote is from the NTSB report.
It doesn't look like much of a thrust margin to me!

Certainly not enough for a Roof Top Helipad departure.
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