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Old 7th Dec 2002, 04:01
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heedm
 
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No.

Entering VRS requires a descent, the rate of which depends on disk loading and power applied.

VRS is a risk in all rotorcraft, pilots must be able to identify the incipient stages, know the corrective actions, and fly in profiles which prevent it from happening. Problem with the V22 is that it has demonstrated rapid catastrophic results that weren't originally anticipated (to the best of my knowledge).

I expect that VRS will not be a player in the future of V22 flight if training and procedures are appropriate.

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