The Fenestron Factor: Cabri G2 Crash in Gruyéres
Fear of Landing
JUNE 28, 2024
The flight plan referenced the current weather, specifically noting a westerly wind at 15 knots at 5,000 feet above mean sea level, with gusts up to 25 knots at higher altitudes. The pilot lowered the collective lever by 50%, which decreases the pitch angle of the main rotor blades and thus reduces the lift generated by the rotor.
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