Originally Posted by
John Eacott
There is no direct link between the collective and cyclic friction that I know of on a Bell 206 or derivative. They can be selected as required, independently, to suit a pilot's requirements and the individual aircraft.
I believe he was saying that you should release all frictions as if you intended to fly.
Even with frictions on, the aircraft should be manageable for most people.
Perhaps they disabled hydraulics for the ground run.
It will be an awkward discussion with the insurance company.