0-Speed Autorotation from 100-200 feet, R22 helicopter

R22 Helicopter 0-Speed Autorotation from 100-200 feet from Partial power failure- Yes it can be done but don't try this without expert and professional instruction.

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Education

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• Robinson
• autorotation
• zero
• speed
• 0-speed
• helicopter
• R22

[Qwerty1233210fwdfgg]

Dangerous training. The chance to have a real crash training autorotation this way is actually very big. But the video is very nice to see :-)

[specializedheli]

Given the configuration and guide lines we perform this type of training under, they are just as safe as any full down autorotation. As an added measure we do not perform them at Max. gross weight, nor are they designed for your average student. This is part of an advanced training program designed for long line pilots and those that hover in the HV curve as part of there job. I think your comment that they are dangerous is relative. I know they are safe or we would not be doing them.

[aviatorsbh]

@specializedheli I won't be so sure! On our airfield two people died in a crash while training an engine failure right after takeoff in an old PZL-104 Wilga. One of them was a very skilled and experienced trainer.

[specializedheli]

Sorry to hear that. We have a Wilga airplane here on the field. I did not mean to say that training is a completely safe thing. In fact, all training can be deadly as so can flying in general. I am specifically talking about level of excepted risk Vs. Reward.

[LarryCanFly]

Do you lower the collective all the way real fast? Is the push over done at the same time or after or before collective? Do the needles split? Thanks for posting these videos! Very cool and very helpful!

[specializedheli]

@LarryCanFly yes, lower real fast as you ease over forward. You can choose your RPM or split completly when ready for a challenge but in the early stages of training we always reduce Engine RPM to 95% or more to prevent the Rotor RPM from going to low. This allows the students plenty of time to get it right without significant risk.

[donnyb6888]

this guy knows whats up

[theclivesinclair]

Impressive and pushing the limits of the a/c and pilots - especially the last one - looked a bit hard on the airframe.

Also, don't assume everyone who instructs on R22's can perform those manoeuvres. Timing has to be perfect, with no margin for errors.

[AW139TT]

@marialanger True, but flying within the deadman's curve is done all the time by SMART pilots...not because they want to, but because it is part of their job.

[nightsta1ker1]

@specializedheli I can see how the risk is mitigated by only partially reducing the power. Also, most real engine failures are not a sudden stop but a degradation of power that may turn into a full failure, so chopping the throttle is not only not as safe, but not as realistic for training purposes. And finally, if you can pull this off in a 22, you can pull it off in just about anything. I am sure those pilots are getting some good training out of it.

[marialanger]

@AW139TT But a SMART pilot should remember the height velocity diagram and why they call it "the deadman's curve."

[AW139TT]

@specializedheli Everyone on youtube knows how to fly a helicopter...they are ALL right about EVERYTHING they say..

(Did you sarcasm meter peak?) =)

[AW139TT]

@obese1konobe A LOT of companies/pilots have to fly in the grey. It is a part of their job, you think a search and rescue heli is not going to save a person in need because it requires them to fly in the "Avoid Speed/height profile" ? C'mon man, think about it before you post silly responses.

[AW139TT]

@marialanger I agree, however, a great pilot should always be ready for the worst!

[DenisHelicopters]

So dangerous, but very nice video.

[helobelow]

Risk Vs. Benefit is a good call. Especially if you ever do need to use it in the real world of long line. Looked well done to me.

[aspiredrotary]

7 people only fly helicopters in video games, Why would anyone dislike this video about training and demonstration?? I am jealous of your near sea level full downs, even with plenty proper setup and a good headwind, 5000+ DA fulldowns do not go as smooth.