Thread: helichopter landed on everest!
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Unread 31 May 2005, 22:24   #21
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Re: helichopter landed on everest!
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Originally Posted by BesigedB
It's impressive because helicopers have to work much harder that high due to the thinner air. Most couldn't make it 1/4 of the way up.
Yeah, your`re right. Fixed wing aircraft get by this by flying faster to generate more lift.
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