Originally Posted by
albatross
I am unfamiliar with the term “constant attitude auto” how is that defined?
I guess a constant attitude is maintained but to what purpose?
Generally for a low-speed auto.
We practiced them in Hueys: normal auto 60kt, range 72kt, but when we wanted to drop it into a tennis court, it was done at 30kt (so the airspeed would register), hold that attitude and the target was between your toes in the chin bubble.
Closer, closer, here comes normal (60kt) flare height, go through that, and when your bum takes a bite from the seat cushion, a bubby flare (more of an attitude change, no time for flare effects to build up) and give a sharp pull on the collective, and then cushion on. Repair seat.
First time is an eye-opener.