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Old 29th Jun 2012, 15:52
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DennisK
 
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Auto descent

Hi Jim ... are you sure we are right! Heli descent in auto circa 1800 to 2000 fpm so from 1000 feet we hit the ground in circa 35 secs, which at 60 mph auto speed gives a range of around 2500 feet! Sounds mor elike 2.5 to 1. OR where have I gone wrong! DRK
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