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Seaplane Skiplane Flying Menu > Performance >Takeoff
Normal takeoff procedures are used in snow
and ice, but before startup, check the departure path for any
obstructions that may be obscured by blowing snow. Powerlines
are difficult to see in the best conditions and nearly impossible
to recognize through blowing snow.
Perform a takeoff from a hover or from the
surface by fairly quickly increasing speed through effective
translational lift and gaining altitude in order to fly out
of the low visibility conditions. A takeoff from ice requires
slow application of power and proper pedal application to prevent
spinning. At certain temperatures, the skis may freeze to ice
surfaces. If this occurs, a slight left and right yawing with
the pedals may break the helicopter free. If this does not free
the skids, shut down the helicopter and free them manually.
Excessive pedal application could damage the skids.
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