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Originally Posted by p1l0t
It does look like they flew over some airports, maybe they had to wait to cross for traffic. Is it cheaper/easier to fly a circle than hover in a helo?
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Hovering out of ground effect is not about fuel consumption...it's about safety. Google "Vortex Ring State" for an explanation.
I'm no expert, but as a retired Navy helicopter pilot with 4K+ rotary wing flight hours, I do know a little about rotary wing flight.