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Old 4th April 2009 | 12:47
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whoateallthepies
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From: Oman
The 332/225 rotor brake is certainly very efficient.
SOP is to apply the brake to the "stop"position when 45% RPM is reached after engines shutdown. When it is left in that position the rotors do stop pretty quickly and can "kick back" slightly after stopping.
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