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Autorotations Exposed: How the Law of Primacy Wrecks Pilot Confidence

Explore the reality behind autorotations in this enlightening book by Dr. Steve Sparks. Delve into perceptions, startled reflexes, and safety measures. Discover tips for overcoming autorotation challenges and enhancing pilot skills. Uncover the progressive approach to autorotation training and the RATS acronym for effective scanning. Benefit from valuable insights shared by aviation experts and organizations dedicated to helicopter safety.

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Autorotations Exposed: How the Law of Primacy Wrecks Pilot Confidence

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  1. Autorotations Reality ExposedHow the Law of Primacy Wrecks Pilot ConfidenceBy: Dr. Steve Sparks

  2. Overview • Perceptions, Startled Reflex and Cry Babies • Death Traps and Safety Nets • Sofas and Flight Training Devices • Tips for alleviating autorotation indigestion

  3. Autorotations…why me?

  4. Training, studying & understanding, a pessimistic viewpoint-it can happen to you, thorough preflights, Risk Management-high transitional altitudes and conservative routes…..

  5. AC 61-140: Progressive Approach

  6. Autorotation Scanning Acronym“RATS” • R = Rotor • A = Airspeed • T = Trim • S = Spot • Prevents fixation

  7. Resources • Sofas and Flight Training Devices • US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) • FAA FAASTeam • HAI

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