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Old 2nd Oct 2009, 07:39
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Non-PC Plod
 
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I have seen a rearwards running landing following an autorotation. It was in the simulator, and not intentional (the tail rotor drive failure played a part in the backwards bit). It didnt crash, but that was because it was hugely flukey - I have seen dozens that did crash. I reckon to perfect the manoeuvre, you would probably need to write off a few dozen helicopters first!
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