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Old 13th Oct 2014, 20:17
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jimf671
 
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Originally Posted by SeaKingDriver
The S92s seem to have been getting on up there alright so far? Anyone who actually knows care to comment?

The toys hanging under the S-92 are an ongoing problem that affects choices for landings and partial landings.

Downwash from a 12 tonne aircraft is always ... em ... noticeable. If power is applied to maintain ground clearance of a landed aircraft then working around the aircraft becomes more difficult. However, if you work with S-92 regularly, that isn't news!



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