Originally Posted by
megan
Posters may wish to peruse this thread, and note Nick Lappos's input. I'm not about to argue with Nick.
I did find this point of his a nice read!
Nick Lappos , 2nd Jun 2002 04:32
Blenderpilot,
I have to agree with squirrel. You and sultan are mixing up the fundamental problem of having too little power with the other aerodynamic condition specifically related to reingestion of the downwash known as Vortex Ring State or settling with power.
What I think you are concerned about is a true issue for pilots - the behavior of the machine when you are severely performance limited. That causes most helicopter accidents that occur on landing, is especially a problem at altitude and high temperature, and has nothing at all to do with settling with power
