hihover.
She lost control in a turn.
Perhaps you missed this:-
Quote:
‘The photographer, who was also a licensed helicopter pilot, reported that the helicopter had almost approached a hover as it turned downwind’
(corroborated from the ground)
Basic commercial training syllabii are just that - basic
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Agreed, but there is not much more basic an action than being able to hover close to or far from visual cues.
We have had them where they would lose it just coming to a hover prior to landing. Those with a license I mean.
Further commercial work edicts - following a moving targert, especially one that runs away downwind, etc - should be the responsibility of the AOC holder, I agree.
Had this pilot been subject to the simple exercise as I suggest, almost certainly the A/C would not have had yaw control compromised, IF that was the case.
It is very hard for me to believe that the A/C could not have been brought under control much quicker, like in the first quarter of a turn.
I have experienced both R22's and 47J's, flick violenty for a quarter of a turn and recover instantly - and violently - when they got rid of the problematic recirculating air.
R44 T/R surely should have authority if it is given a chance.
tet