Perhaps HC is correct and a lot of civilian pilots going onto become commercial pilots don't understand the potential of the cyclic flare during the entry into autorotation. Dick Sandford agrees and his article would testify to that.
MSA Mornington Sanford Aviation articles "Enough skill to kill yourself"
During my PPL skills test in Scotland I was shown a low height high speed auto where the very experienced ex military examiner never lowered the collective at all until the speed was at 60 knots. I am sure some on this forum know the gentlemen I am on about. I am grateful I was shown this as I can attest that none of the instructors prior to him demonstrated this or explained it!
Peter is fundemenatlly correct but perhaps using the big paintbrush will offend some.
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MF26