I think it has a collective lock, but one of the replys says no cyclic lock.
Not sure how good the frictions are on it? Maybe you can crack the friction on enough to hold it steady, as long as you are standing close by?
I land right beside that particular machine a few times each year, i will have a look next time I'm there.
thats ok Bravo, you guys play a funny form of football (soccer), over there as well, rather than "real" rugby football. ive never been able to convince any European to see the light with that either...