RNoAF Leonardo AW101 "SAR Queen" | Start up and takeoff at Stord airport, january 2021

A Leonardo AW101 "SAR Queen" helicopter, operated by the Royal Norwegian Air Force, starts up on the apron at Stord airport on a winter evening in early 2021.
Soon after, the helicopter departs runway 14 for Stavanger - Sola (SVG/ENZV).
This AW101 is operated by the 330 squadron, based at Stavanger airport.
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[@StigNorway]

I love how the tail beacon looks like a flame! Awsome!!

[@F50Aircraft]

Did I see the blades moving as in being feathered/changing angles?

[@chris22capt]

Yes. Every movement on cyclic and collective will change the pitch of the rotor. That's how the heli can maneuver.

[@kimkristensen2816]

Be carefull not to tip it over