is there a rec.aviation.helicopter newsgroup?



"Burt Compton" wrote in message
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Need assistance in finding a FAA or other reference to "best practices"
for
helicopter autorotation practice at active airports.

Recently a helicopter practicing an emergency practice autorotation
descent
over the middle of an airport in Florida had a mid-air collision with a
towplane during aerotow takeoff at 100' agl. Towpilot seriously injured
but
will recover. Helicopter instructor and student walked away. Both
aircraft
totalled. Glider pilot released and landed safely.

Seeking guidelines from the helicopter community that may prevent this
from
occurring again.

Burt Compton
Author, "The Towpilot Manual"