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Old 8th Jul 2012, 13:00
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ShyTorque

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You might want to add:
3. Inherent stability. You let go of the controls and it will stabilise itself.
Try the same in a Heli.... No better don't.
But then you should also mention that automatic stability systems and autopilots are fitted to slightly more sophisticated helicopters, which overcomes that issue, allowing them to fly "hands off" just as well as any modern airliner.
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