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Old 27th Jun 2017, 21:29
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I think the most important part of that is that the driving section of the blade in auto is reduced, the dragging section increases and at high speed, Nr cannot be maintained. Hence the Vne in auto for many helicopters.
I think the most important thing is that you look out the window, whilst modulating the collective to maintain Nr. Checking your density altitude and working out he Vne is low on the list of priorities.....
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