▲ 695 ▼ They had it running so loud that we couldn't even talk. (startrek.website) submitted 2 years ago by The_Picard_Maneuver@startrek.website [M] to c/lemmyshitpost@lemmy.world 12 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] Tannah@feddit.uk 11 points 2 years ago (2 children) It does - the magnetos can be turned off (usually like turning a key in a car), which will immediately stop the engine from firing. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Afghaniscran@feddit.uk 2 points 2 years ago I mean, I felt it went without saying but apparently that guy thought helicopters were constantly running just waiting to go. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Iron_Lynx@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago That's assuming a chopper with a piston engine, right? I'm pretty sure most helicopters today have turboshaft engines, they'll run as long as there's fuel and air. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Afghaniscran@feddit.uk 2 points 2 years ago I mean, I felt it went without saying but apparently that guy thought helicopters were constantly running just waiting to go. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Iron_Lynx@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago That's assuming a chopper with a piston engine, right? I'm pretty sure most helicopters today have turboshaft engines, they'll run as long as there's fuel and air. permalink fedilink source parent
