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Old 16th Oct 2011, 10:38
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HeliCraig
 
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I'm sure I'll be castigated for asking this, but if I can get something of an answer / better understanding in the mean time, great, so here goes:

The video does indeed look like settling with power... can anyone resolve this apparent conflict for me (my highlighting):

1. In the R44 PoH, Emergency Procedures, Low RPM horn it states:
To restore RPM, immediately roll throttle on, lower collective and, in forward flight, apply aft cyclic.
2. In the R22 Flight Training Guide (RHC publication), Maneuver Guides, Settling with Power, it states:
To recover, apply forward cyclic to increase airspeed and simultaneously reduce the collective.
I suspect I am blurring the line between Settling with Power and the Low RPM horn... but can anyone help me understand why?? Am I right in thinking the settling with power occurred first (obviously), and if identified could be be resolved as per 2. If it develops into low RRPM then 1 must be used??

I must be missing something.
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