[quote]One technique I can easily endorse, however, is to avoid chopping throttles at first, unless the situation is really out of control due to spin rate. If possible, hold the aircraft level and lower yourself down to within 15 or 20 feet of the surface, then cut the throttles. This allows the rotor energy a chance to stop the descent as ground contact is made. If the throttles are cut at 75 or 100 feet, the landing will be a real problem due to high rate of descent. . . <hr></blockquote>
I like that anology Nick, keep the main going until you don't need it, or cannot safely fly powered right? <img src="smile.gif" border="0">
I'm getting some practice lately on pirroettes and control, hovering pedal turns of increasing rate, and starting forward or backwards movement, performing pedal turns as I move. Really gives one a handle on coordinating cyclic as I go, . .and was fun to boot.