Max Ng
We may have a similar screen name dut we are worlds apart on this topic.
At ground ilde position on the 206 Nr is aproximatly 45%-50% so when executing a EOL and the throttle is closed to ground idle position the rotor rpm on touchdown would still be adbove this figure and therefore any assistance from the engine would be negligible to say the least.
AS for practising in a sim I sorry but the very best sim cannot replicate the last 100 ft with any realism. There is no substitute for a EOL flown by the trainee when in the company and under the full control of a experienced and competant instructor. We have started to suffer the effects of low time instructors who themselves have not the confidance or the ability to pass on this flying manoeuvre safely.
This will no doubt stir a few people but I feel very strongly that if you are flying around carrying pax and you feel that if the engine stopped the ensueing forced landing would be a bit of a lottery result then get another job.
I ask all of you who feel unsure about you capability in this manoeuvre find yourself a high time and respected trainer to sit with you for a few EOL,s and the technique will be quickly learnt.
