Unusual Behavior

[Socaljj]

I have noticed that when I am flying (in rabbit mode, over 100 feet) when I bring the H home at altitude I noticed that the H slows to turtle mode at around 40 feet altitude (over "home") all the way to landing. If I stop descending and start again it is back to rabbit mode. Is this normal? Not complaining, just wondering

 

[NorWiscPilot]

I have noticed that when I am flying (in rabbit mode, over 100 feet) when I bring the H home at altitude I noticed that the H slows to turtle mode at around 40 feet altitude (over "home") all the way to landing. If I stop descending and start again it is back to rabbit mode. Is this normal? Not complaining, just wondering

Hi @Socaljj,

Not abnormal behavior at all.

Think of it more as an “aircraft preservation” feature.

The descent is programmed to slow down at around thirty feet. Most noticeable when the landing gear has not yet been lowered.

Happy flying!

Jeff