Robinson Tail Boom strikes
As an aside to the very worthwhile contributions above, I'd have to say that there are very few recorded mast separations/boom strikes on the other piston types.
Certainly not a single one on the Enstrom marque in thrity-five years. It seems the consensus of pprune opinion is poor Robinson piloting.
One might ask why all these sub standard pilots are only queuing up to fly the Robinson type.
The Bournemouth fatal involved a major south coast operator and a highly type experienced instructor and good friend of mine. most of us know.
The Robinson safety course does seem to have broken the back of the early problems, but sadly, they are still occurring.
Going back to the other types, it hasn't yet been necessary to offer a specific safety course to keep them flying safely.
Can Dick Sanford offer us some sage words please.
Dennis Kenyon.