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[[File:Amelia.jpg|600px|Simulated co-pilot Amelia controlling the Alouette-III]] | [[File:Amelia.jpg|600px|Simulated co-pilot Amelia controlling the Alouette-III]] | ||
=== Auto rotation === | |||
Auto rotation uses the residual energy stored in the angular momentum of the rotor to land the helicopter in case of a turbine failure. You can cause an engine failure in the air by switching the fuel pump off. | |||
Move collective into full (down) position. Stabilize airspeed using pitch at 40 kt. The helicopter will drop, the potential energy released helps to drive the rotor to about 200 rpm. Close to the ground, pull up to control sinkrate, then quickly use collective for a soft touchdown. | |||
=== Rescue ops === | |||
Rescue operations using the helicopter's winch can be tried. To prepare for such an operation: | |||
* check 'Rescue mission' in the configuration dialog | |||
* open the left rear cabin door | |||
This puts the winch operator in place as soon as the winch is deployed. | |||
When close to the emergency site, deploy the winch (overhead panel switch or {{Key press|Ctrl|w}}), then the winch rope can be extended and pulled in by {{Key press|w}} and {{Key press|Shift|w}}. There's a model of a man hanging from the rope, he'll vanish as soon as the winch rope is hauled fully in. | |||
=== Key bindings === | === Key bindings === | ||