Originally Posted by
FloaterNorthWest
What about the collective being engaged as a protection at 60kts?
Info is direct from Airbus Flight Operations Briefing Notice (FOBN)12-22 applicable to Software Step 3 K10_15274G_123 and personal experience.
Vortex ring protection is only applicable with a vertical axis engaged which does not occur with selection of GTC-H from forward flight unless you add a vertical mode manually.