Scenario - What would YOU do?
Ok, serious question, as this happened to me and I'm trying to learn from the experience:
R22, instructor + student.
Climbing out, on right x-wind, 6-700', over water
All drive to rotor system lost
Autorotation only option
Left turn gives you into-wind auto but into deep water
Right turn takes you very close to shore, shallow water (10') but downwind auto
Wind speed approx. 10kts
Which option do you take and why?
Thoughtful answers would be appreciated.
Thanks