Originally Posted by 212man
Much as you have described....
Not quite.
Originally Posted by Hummingfrog
arrange for the downward sailing blade to pass over the tail before it reaches its lowest point.
Our technique was to ensure the blade had reached its lowest point prior to travelling over the tailboom.
Shutting an AS332L down in gusting 65kts prior to the 105 rotor brake being fitted got your attention. At least the Aux Hyd pump allowed you to fly the blades past the cockpit. And then the rotor brake slips as you are trying to fit the last blade sock on which has been made a bit small width-wise.
Memories!