VR, Has it happened to you?
I am curious to know how many pilots have experienced some form UNINTENTIONAL incipient vortex ring close to the ground at some point in their careers. What I mean by that is that when you pulled in some power at 300 feet or less your sink rate increased, not to be confused with the helicopter not having enough power to do what you have asked of it and it continues to mush towards the ground so to speak.
VR seems to get covered in basic flight training, and for many it gets reviewed in recurrent company training, so most pilots are exposed to the theory and possibly practice at high altitude, but what percentage have actually unintentionally experienced it close to the ground?
This seems like a good opportunity to share so that others may learn!