Training Autorotations and Emergency Engine Out Procedures
Asked by: John 3351 views Helicopter
Hi folks. So to give a little background on myself... I received the majority of my helicopter flight training through the Army in a Bell 206 Jet Ranger. Everyday my instructor would surprise me at least once with a engine failure and roll the throttle off and Id go through the routine, set up, auto, yada yada and recover around 500'... This was a daily occurrence in my training. Now, here I am getting ready to begin instructing in an R44 Robinson and a gentleman I met who is a fellow instructor said he never "surprises" his students with engine out failures, and never practices autorotations outside a traffic pattern with a runway. So I was hoping to get some various input from some other folks and see whats commonly practiced on the civilian side of helicopter flight training. Is this the common practice and the more reasonable choice considering that many accidents happen while training this emergency procedure? Any and all input and discussion is welcomed and I appreciate the help.
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