Originally Posted by
Non-PC Plod
I hate that wording.
If you start farting about "assessing your running landing capability", and think you can carry out a running landing with suitable power and speed", the chances are, its going to be a messy finish!
My gut agrees with you, but (different type and model, to be sure) didn't one of the Brits in Afghanistan manage something like that with an Apache a few years ago? Can't remember if the TR was totally gone or if it was stuck ...
(Not sure of the original thread is on Mil Av or Rotor heads. )