Helicopter Tips 003 – “Fingernails Up” – Roll Throttle the Right Way

Pilots sometimes roll throttle up, instead of down which can cause engine/rotor overspeed & possible damage.

“Fingernails up” is a way to avoid rolling the wrong way…

Use this technique when:

  • Doing low RPM check
  • Entering an autorotation
  • Doing a hover auto
  • Rolling down at shutdown

Watch the short video below:

Helicopter Tips 003 – “Fingernails Up” – Roll Throttle the Right Way

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