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Old 10th Apr 2011, 08:57
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Question Maximum performance takeoff?

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Maximum power available?
Or minimum power necessary to climb and clear the obstacle(s)?

Most pilots seem to say max power is safer because it reduces time spent in the shaded area of the H/V curve.
Others say minimum power necessary is safer because, in the event of an engine failure, the less power you’re using the more rotor rpm will be recoverable to help in the autorotation.

When you have a choice -

Which technique do you prefer, and why?

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