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Dennisimo:
I am astonished! I honestly didn't think there were any singles which you hadn't flown!
I too am keen to have a go in the Gazelle and may well do so on my next visit to Blighty. In the meantime would you mind indulging some of my handling curiosities. From the type of head installed I'm imagining that she handles something along the lines of a cross between the 500 and the Ecureuil?
Collective: One observes the short stubby Sud Aviation collective grip - how does it handle? In the 500 (depending on how it is rigged) it is sometimes necessary to apply a slight downward force once the collective has been raised to near flight pitch. Is the Gazelle collective that light when approaching flight or is she similar to the 206 offering a more progressive feel?
Cyclic: Is she boosted and 'sloppy' like the 206 or firmer like the 500 and in terms of responsiveness is she closer to the Ecureuil or the 500?
Any other handling comments would be welcome.
Brgds
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Last edited by Savoia; 28th February 2011 at 08:44.
Reason: Typo's! Monday morning!!!