When we say that torque spikes occur at a hover, are we saying that the torque goes up for left cyclic and down for right cyclic? what about fore and aft at a hover.(assuming CCW) are we also assuming the other controls remained locked in place. obviously moving the other controls could account for increase decrease in torque at a hover. I will check tonight. going to start from 15 foot hover and "ONLY" move the cyclic left and note any change in torque. then repeat for right. im at a loss right now because i have always taught students that transient torque due to cyclic movements only occur with forward speed/wind. just when I think I have it figured out... i learn something new!!! im curious to see these results tonight!