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If a helicopter requires 85% torque to hover out of ground effect (HOGE) and maximum available take-off power is 80% torque under ambient conditions, what is the operational limitation?

The helicopter cannot perform a HOGE; it must perform a HIGE take-off or reduce gross mass. The helicopter can perform a HOGE by increasing rotor RPM past maximum limit. The helicopter can perform HOGE if a tailwind is present. The helicopter can perform HOGE by lowering the collective during hover.

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The helicopter cannot perform a HOGE; it must perform a HIGE take-off or reduce gross mass.

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