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Old 15th Nov 2013, 12:56
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Most 101 SAR operators seem to hover at around 60', which is a compromise between hover references, flyaway performance and downwash impact. UK variants (and others) have a hover trim control which may be used by the pilot via a cyclic-mounted trim switch or the winch operator via a separate stick. Which crewmember actually manoeuvers the helicopter in the hover will depend upon the situation.
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