The lack of fire will have me reserve from that last comment. The first sentiment I agree with. In the three I have witnessed go on their side with fuel in them, caught on fire. I happenned to be taking pictures on my break on this one.
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I'm not sure why you'd not comment about commending the pilot. An ideal autorotation would leave the ship intact but you're not always flying in ideal conditions. Anything less than a smooth, flat landing surface and you'd be lucky to keep the ship upright when autorotating.
I'm not sure why you'd not comment about commending the pilot. An ideal autorotation would leave the ship intact but you're not always flying in ideal conditions. Anything less than a smooth, flat landing surface and you'd be lucky to keep the ship upright when autorotating.
I'm not sure why you'd not comment about commending the pilot. An ideal autorotation would leave the ship intact but you're not always flying in ideal conditions. Anything less than a smooth, flat landing surface and you'd be lucky to keep the ship upright when autorotating.