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Dec 2023
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SAFETY SERIES: Understanding Helicopter ...

Bruce Webb
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In this third episode, Bruce and Chris look at the science of aerodynamics and how to implement it during flight.

For more information, and for a full list of Helicopter Safety Enhancements, please visit https://ushst.org/h-se-details/

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