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Old 1st July 2001 | 06:25
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GulfPLt
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I have had two T/R malfunctions. The last one was in an A-Star while on final to an offshore platform. Prior training had taught me how to land after experiencing a T/R malfunction, but not how to get out of the spin. I increased the collective, which initially increased the spin, but I had to avoid the crane on the platform. Started feeding in forward cyclic and eventually got it under control. Not easy on any day, but a little more trying with two passengers screaming like girls. Flew back to the beach with a slight slideslip. Above 40 kts. the aircraft will streamline. This goes for a 206 also. Did a running landing in the grass. Slowed down to 40 kts. on final and slowed it up some more. This initially increases the yaw rate. At the bottom, pulled on power, the nose aligned, and ran it own. I wouldn't do an auto unless you have loss of components. Why give yourself another emergency to deal with.
 
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