The explanation sometimes given by pilots who operate in remote locations in some parts of the world is that the risk of not shutting down has to be balanced against the risk of not being able to re-start.
Are there any actual figures on failed starts?
Any changes to company SOP's to reflect this,
after experiencing a trend that is?
Out of interest and cantbearsedtogoogleit-itis, are there many types in the civil world with clutches that could at least get rid of the rotor danger aspect?
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