Elevation/Density Altitude for Private Pilots
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From: Brantisvogan
Helo performance specs are not unlike a VW's diesel efficiency - results may vary in the real world.
If you want to do more, either buy one with more seats than you need or have thinner friends/pax.
If you want to do more, either buy one with more seats than you need or have thinner friends/pax.
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From: On the big blue planet
(couldn't manage the machine correctly) 
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Guys
When looking at the graphs remember a few things. They were made by test pilots ( i.e. better than us ) trying to make it as good as possible ! With cleaned and polished blades and a new engine. So they are going to get a better figure than us mere mortals !
When looking at the graphs remember a few things. They were made by test pilots ( i.e. better than us ) trying to make it as good as possible ! With cleaned and polished blades and a new engine. So they are going to get a better figure than us mere mortals !
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From: Germany
If You think the Crapinson 22 runs out of puff fast, try flying an H269 or a Franklin engined 47D
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From: Univers
Guys
When looking at the graphs remember a few things. They were made by test pilots ( i.e. better than us ) trying to make it as good as possible ! With cleaned and polished blades and a new engine. So they are going to get a better figure than us mere mortals !
When looking at the graphs remember a few things. They were made by test pilots ( i.e. better than us ) trying to make it as good as possible ! With cleaned and polished blades and a new engine. So they are going to get a better figure than us mere mortals !
