I hope "a while" isn't too long in terms of being puzzled...
Yes, you are missing something basic and important. I strongly suggest you get back the books out and learn why this magic happens.
If you are already licenced, shame on your tutors, your testing officer and/or your self discipline.
I don't think you should be flying with such a poor understanding of helicopter flight and its influences. How do you think you might effectively manage RRPM after an engine failure, for example, without a good understanding of the aerodynamics and physics involved?
If you just learn by memory rather than understanding, sooner or later you will forget it.
Last edited by the coyote; 16th Apr 2005 at 10:39.