Fear of Landing

APRIL 19, 2024

As the helicopter continued towards the airport, the airspeed began to decrease. The indicated airspeed had fallen below 65 knots and was still decreasing. As the airspeed decayed, the right yaw increased. The helicopter was at treetop height with an indicated airspeed of zero knots when the right yaw ceased.

Torque 89

Torque Indicated Airspeed Tail Knot 89

Flight Training Central

MARCH 3, 2025

Because of engine torque and “P” factor, turns to the left will tend to steepen, and banks to the right tend to decrease. However, during power on turning stalls to the right, you may find it necessary to use right rudder to overcome torque and “P” factor, and left aileron to prevent the bank from increasing.

Rudder 93

Rudder Aileron Airplanes Accelerated Stall 93

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The ATR’s airspeed was 191 knots. The CRUISE SPEED LOW is the first level of APM alert, and means that the indicated airspeed is at least ten knots slower than the predicted speed for their current configuration. Source: ATR The APM had triggered a CRUISE SPEED LOW alert in blue.

Knot 92

Knot Approach Descent Weather 92