Originally Posted by
havick
John are you suggesting to disregard the HV chart in the RFM?
Of course there are obstacle/wind/terrain considerations that necessitate a steep approach for operational purposes in some instances, however I think Bell would disagree with your technique of flying well and truly in the shaded section of the HV chart for just about every approach.
** only talking about single engine aircraft here.
Please tell me where I have advocated disregarding the HV chart?
I recommended a steep approach such that a failure would leave the option of a successful autorotation, which is perfectly manageable within the recommended HV in the JetRanger Flight Manual.
That the approach chosen was too shallow is apparent from the flight path after the failure. Dragging a helicopter in to a landing spot on the backside of the power curve severely limits your options when Something Nasty Happens.