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A gliding helicopter is an Autogyro !Don't the pilots know how to engage neutral gear ?

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We "glide" the helicopter almost every test flight.....just checking, and adjusting "auto" RPM within limits. The freewheeling unit (sprag clutch) usually takes care of neutral.

 

 

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We "glide" the helicopter almost every test flight.....just checking, and adjusting "auto" RPM within limits. The freewheeling unit (sprag clutch) usually takes care of neutral.

Let me guess, you work at Oakey?

 

 

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