Originally Posted by
Peter3127
I think you will find that RFM for R22, R44 and R66 all say ‘never leave helicopter flight controls unattended while engine is running.’ Certainly in Oz that is a "deal" if not an aircraft/head/licence breaker.
Peter,
There is certainly a Safety Notice, but that is not a limitation. You will also be aware of CASA Regs which allow a pilot to leave a running helicopter under certain parameters, such as skids and lockable controls.
After an accident, of course, the interpretation of the Safety Notice then enters the domain of the legal profession
