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Old 19th Jan 2014, 23:43
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Turboprops on the other hand....

We tie them down on windy nights to prevent the prop windmilling in the wrong direction as it can occasionally lock the hydraulic pump.

It's also more hazardous on the ramp than a nice contained and shielded fan.
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