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Old 14th Dec 2012, 14:25
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Shawn Coyle
 
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helicoptererry:
That's way too over-simplified. Power required to hover is a function of weight, density altitude, hover height above ground, and wind. At a higher density altitude, the power required for the same weight will increase, rendering your calculation invalid.
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