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Old 16th Sep 2009, 13:01
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SASless
 
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Firstly, I would suggest if one is "over-weight" then the Cat A profile does not apply....period.

Secondly, I would suggest unless the takeoff area allows for a use of any other approved profile and....operative word "and"....the proposed takeoff path allows for a safe rejected landing prior to achieving Vtoss or the profile CDP....one is back to flying helicopters using old fashioned commonsense.

Thirdly, at some point in yer life , you are going to have to operate outside nice cozy airports and fall back into what helicopters are built to do. When that happens, one should forget the regimentation and etched in stone rituals one learned flogging off to the rigs as it is apples and oranges.
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