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Old 18th March 2002 | 06:28
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twistgrip
 
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I think one way or another (hadn’t considered the 1.1 vne technique before, Nick) it’s probable you could get down to landing height with only slightly sticky trousers.. .The real problem I think comes with the run on landing, which is what most posts advocate. Any high/medium speed landing is going to run into directional difficulty with loss of tail rotor control as the Nr droops, possibly resulting in a roll over – which is a pity after all the sweat. Remember you’re at a high collective pitch setting and the aircraft is going to be very light on the wheels/skids during those critical seconds.. .I think as near a zero speed as you can get, (which I why I like the tight turn scenario) offers the best chance. Pulling back both (or probably one – as you’ll have the other back anyway) engines at the critical moment will probably result in the beginning of a rotating landing, but if it’s at or near zero speed and close to the ground as you can get, you’ll maybe bend the aircraft but not yourself.. .The main problem with this however is that it’s almost certainly a once only attempt, as it would be difficult to fly away from if you screwed it up. Whereas you can have as many goes (fuel permitting) as you want at the run on technique.. .Not sure if simulators can accurately represent the aircraft in this scenario (low NR vs tail rotor thrust).
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