Originally Posted by
Flying Binghi
I agree. Though i think the demo video linked earlier in the thread of that Russian chap covering up his main attitude instruments answered what is possible in a R44. What i note is different between the demo vid and the thread subject incident is the amount of turbulence the accident pilot encountered. IMHO, for the situation and pilot skills the AH (AI) were one of two main instruments - i.e., Hold it level and keep the rotor in the green...
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I kept getting glimpses of terrain in the Farikh videos. Not doubting his skills kept him safe on that day, but now he's dead from pushing the limit's so it's certainly not a strategy anyone should rely on!