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Without that mod they have no fighting chance! It's so sad to see another one down. Yes, they need to be grounded and made unserviceable until that mod is done but when will they realise that?

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http://m.smh.com.au/nsw/wollongong-helicopter-crash-kills-four-20130321-2ghdf.html

45% is a good guide in nil wind. Strong head wind = early base.

Turn crosswind 500ft, turn downwind on your own judgement of DISTANCE from runway, you can't just go off numbers when every plane is different, jabs are easy with the high wing when teaching. On downwind keep the runway halfway up the wing strut. This will keep you within gliding range. Allow for wind, turn base within gliding range... I wouldn't notice if my engine quit on base ;)