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Old 02-21-2002 | 06:05 AM
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Radman
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Default Compression

Some heli engine have a extra head shim to decompress them a bit. It makes the eng run at a steadier rpm so you don't have to compensate as much when you are hovering.
Pull the head off and remove the shims and you will gain some more performance for your airplane.