Correct, I do not 'do' long line and helicopters auto backwards just fine.
My error, i did not explain my point on the avoid curve very well.
The point I was making was the fact that the Russian pilots are being taught throttle chops in the avoid area and the result of this is that they are lead to assume that it is not an area with an increase in risk, which is wrong.
Helicopters autorotate backwards very well and I use to demonstrate the fact often, however, landing the thing requires the pilot to be facing the direction of travel and the curvy bits are at the front for a reason.
Hillberg, I stopped having a bath for that reason, I now have a shower and use shower gel.
Keep your RPM in the green
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