Nick, is there some kind of mathematical model made for some helicopter types in regards as when VRS might start to occur? I'm thinking in terms of a GPS with a nice 3D reception and an input of W/V....
...apart fram that, what other factors would such a software need to take into consideration apart from aircraft type?
"i was taught that pedal turns should be done to the left always (in the r22). what is the reasoning for teaching people this?"
Probably that if you run out of left pedel the right one will always be there for you. Interestingly, I was taught to use right pedal to consume power. I was also taught to, if possible, accept a right turn when exiting a confined area in order to use the power to get me out of there, not to feed the tail.