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Old 9th Dec 2016, 15:28
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The SAS yaw channel disengaged at 40 kts during acceleration to forward flight.

It was there to reduce 'twitchiness' in the hover or at low speeds and wasn't needed at higher speeds as the wing-like tail provided adequate damping.
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