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Old 22nd Mar 2017, 22:00
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Originally Posted by Sir Korsky
In auto hover mode, will the 139 hands free maintain its position solidly over the ground and not drift without any corrective input?
The HOV mode is pretty accurate. We use the HOV mode e.g. during 30-320 ft hover when checking the hoistcables (primary/secondary) with max 270kg weight and the helo will hold the position usually ± 1-2m.
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