Originally Posted by
Bravo73
It depends on which Phase.
Phase 7 GA mode is ‘41kts to VNE’. Most of the other modes are either 50 or 60kts.
For Phases 4, 5 & 6, most modes start at 60kts.
Dont get confused between what the FMS can do, and the limitations which the helicopter is certified for in section 1 of the RFM. (PAGE 1-7) The Vmini is 50 KIAS. So no matter what modes you use, you are not certified to use them in IMC below 50. ( Although it is badly worded, and described as minimum speed for flight in IFR -
clearly you can fly IFR in VMC. The key point is, you need to be >50 kts if you are in cloud. That is why, for example you would do a clear area profile in low visibility, because your VToss also happens to be Vmini - you get to a safe IMC speed before you go into cloud.