Like many #helicopter #pilots, I learned a simplistic rule of thumb for avoiding vortex ring state that didn't teach me much about its underlying causes and risk factors. A new accident investigation report from New Zealand's TAIC does a lot to fill in the gaps. I wrote about some of the key #aviation #safety findings for Vertical Magazine: https://verticalmag.com/news/new-zealand-accident-report-sheds-new-light-on-helicopter-vortex-ring-state/
Vertical MagNew Zealand accident report sheds new light on helicopter vortex ring stateThe report encourages helicopter manufacturers to revise their flight manuals to include the VRS onset boundary specific to each model.
Director Doug Liman was also there, they are working together on the project “Deeper”.
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