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Old 11th Dec 2017, 03:41
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Larmo
 
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Engine running and blades turning between flights

Why do helicopters keep the engines running and blades turning while loading and unloading passengers and bags?

Is the shut down and start procedure too lengthy? Start cycles on engines?
At what time length between flights does it make sense to shut them down? Does it make a difference whether it is a turbine or reciprocal engine?

Just wondering thanks
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