Rich Lee wrote:
Shawn's reply regarding "formula" responses to emergency situations is spot on. As an experimental test pilot who has completed several certification H/V tests, hundreds of H/V validations, and thousands of autorotations with engine on and engine off in MD500/600 two and four bladed tail rotor and NOTAR series aircraft I have learned that the correct response is very much dependant on the initial conditions.
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This is one of the best, most clear and concise posts I have ever read on PPRUNE. It ought to be required reading for every helicopter pilot.