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getHelicopterHOGE

Compute Hover-Out-of-Ground-Effect ceiling for a helicopter at given OAT/PA/weight.

ProblemWhat it solves

The problem this tool solves

HOGE is a death-trap for helicopter pilots. The AI computes from RFM Section 5.

Example interaction

Pilot asks

Bell 407, OAT 30°C, 5,000 ft PA, 4,500 lb. HOGE ceiling?

Copilot responds

HOGE ceiling ≈ 6,800 ft DA per RFM Section 5 chart row 14. Margin to 5,000 ft DA: 1,800 ft.

RegulationCited reference

Related FAR

14 CFR 27.49 / 29.49

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