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Old 9th Oct 2007, 18:48
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Dave, VRS cannot happen in autos (except possibly in the flare). You need to be in a powered descent initially about 1/2 auto sink rate, although -20kts sink is not uncommon once developed. I suspect coaxial yaw authority would not be reduced, if that is your question. Machine just needs more power that engine can put out until you find clean air.
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