Just finished reading this thread and more concerned now than ever before about tail rotor failures!
Some very good information and comments throughout the thread especially from FH100 Pilot, Sir Niall Dementia, SASless, topendtorque and others.
The personal experiences of Gordy and Mr G Box were also very informative.
Most of the video links for the first page are no longer working so here is one that still works,
Just two questions really -
1. Are the Squirrel helicopters more likely to get a tail rotor failure than other types as one person was suggesting?
2. Are private and professional pilots taught the different types of tail rotor failure like the stuck pedal, loss of gearbox, driveshaft failure - on a yearly basis?