| Once that point is reached, the rotor will continue to slow until it stops, making a successful autorotation impossible. |
| Many factors play a role in the ability of the pilot to carry out an autorotation without damage to the helicopter. |
| The instructor's expectation was that the student would handle the 360ยบ autorotation proficiently and with minor errors. |
| The pilot commenced an autorotation to a clearing approximately one-half mile to his left. |
| No mechanical defects were found that would have contributed to an unsuccessful autorotation. |
| This profile required the crew to make sure the autorotation RPM was within limits based on environmental conditions and aircraft gross weight. |
