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Old 27th Mar 2006, 02:45
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Rolling off the throttle to reduce the rotor RPM in increments works well - say you're in a left pedal turn, try to stop it and the pedal's stuck.

1. Don't hit anything.

2. Reduce throttle 'a bit' to achieve a particular rotor rpm drop - say 5% reduction for example. Initially, the turn will quicken due to the torque reduction, but don't panic. Hold your hover height, and as the rotor revs stabilise at the lower figure, your turn will slow due to torque being almost the same as before, but tail rotor now going slower.

3. If still turning reasonably quickly to the left, repeat step 2 as required.

4. When the turn's nearly stopped, gently lower the aircraft onto the ground. Friction on the skids will hold you once the weight's on, as long as you continue to gently wind the throttle off as the collective is lowered.

This can be practiced with an instructor, but watch your allowable power on rotor rpm limits.
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