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Old 17th Sep 2015, 16:14
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So basically the G2 tail is like any other standard Fennestron tail in terms of its characteristics and therefore required skill level for competent flight. I have to say that 14 accidents amongst 110 hulls sounds pretty high to me, but obviously the fact that none of them have been fatal is a huge plus for the machine. And in fairness, of the seven R22s I have flown within the Cabri's operational life, three of them have been written off. Sadly one resulted in a fatality.

I just can't help thinking that had it been designed with a standard tail rotor, we wouldn't be looking at 14 accidents so far, but I guess Fennestrons are safer in terms of tail protection. I need to get a flight in one and judge for myself I think.
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