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What does autorotation mean?

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Noun
  1. The rotation of the blades of a helicopter driven solely by the action of ascending air
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The shift to autorotation is perilous, though, because it involves a reversal of the airflow through the blades.
During the autorotation the pilot stretched the glide in order to cross a creek to a level landing area.
No mechanical defects were found that would have contributed to an unsuccessful autorotation.
I entered autorotation, jettisoned the external load and landed the aircraft.
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.

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