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Author: Professor Pilot   Date: 9/21/2026 10:32:58 AM  +5/-2   Show Orig. Msg (this window) Or  In New Window

It is not common practice to pull all remaining collective while at the entrance to a flare at 50-80ft.

No collective application is required during the flare other than a minor application to prevent rotor overspeed due to increase induced flow (depending on MGW, rate of cyclic application, low-inertia rotors, etc).

Techniques in high-inertia rotor systems may apply a small amount of "initial" collective (anytime), or if flare is nose-high enough when intending to do a zero ground run landing then application of a small, initial collective application may assist to definitely not overrun the landing spot.

All remaining collective should be applied in the last 5-10 ft (aircraft size dependent) to cushion the landing.

It is not recommended to apply all remaining collective at greater than 30 ft (especially without crash-resistant fuel tanks). Definitely not at 50-80 ft.
 
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