Mast separation/bumping
Until recently I would have been surprised that an experienced FI could make the mistake of a swift cyclic reversal following rapid flap-back in turbulence. That was until I found myself co-piloting with an experienced SH 300C owner. Following a good general handling session, I sat back as my pilot lifted off with excessive aft cyclic. As the T/R approached the surface, without thinking I reacted immediately by ramming the cyclic forward. The day was saved but thinking back I could see that had I been R22 airborne, such action would probably have resulted in a severe 'mast bump' to say the least and more likely caused a M/R - mast separation. Sobering thinking time! DRK