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Old 4th Dec 2013, 22:42
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awblain
 
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Angular momentum

My understanding is that you can't "tumble" a helicopter with turning rotors. It would be like trying to tumble a big gyroscope…. you'd just hurt your wrists, and be left with a surprised look on your face.

If it were to tumble, then I suspect the gearbox would have severe damage after that happened, even if it was intact before.
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