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  1. Vortex ring state - Wikipedia

    Vortex ring state (formerly referenced as settling-with- power) describes an aerodynamic condition in which a helicopter may be in a vertical descent with between 20 and 100 percent power applied, and …

  2. Vortex Ring State – What Drone Pilots Need to Know

    Jul 5, 2021 · What is a vortex ring state? A vortex ring state (alternatively called ‘settling with power’) is an aerodynamic condition where the rotors of a helicopter or multicopter or engulfed in a vortex ring. …

  3. Vortex Ring - SKYbrary Aviation Safety

    What is a Vortex Ring? Vortex Ring, (sometimes called ‘settling with power’ or ‘power settling’) is a flight condition in which a helicopter that is receiving power from its engine (s) loses main rotor lift and …

  4. What Went Wrong - AOPA

    Jul 27, 2023 · A vortex ring state is dangerous space where rotor lift is degraded to the extent that, even with full power, the helicopter will continue to sink at a dangerous rate, which can result in catastrophe.

  5. What is Vortex Ring State? How To Prevent It? (2026 Updated)

    Jan 7, 2023 · A vortex ring state, also known as “settling with power” or “the hole,” is a dangerous flight condition that can occur when a helicopter or other rotary-wing aircraft descends too quickly into its …

  6. Vortex ring state describes an aerodynamic condition where a helicopter may be in a vertical descent with up to maximum power applied, and little or no cyclic authority. The term “settling with power” …

  7. The Vortex Ring State (VRS) phenomenon can be defined from several standpoints: the physics, the theory and the practical points of view. From the physics, the VRS consists in the merging of the …

  8. What is VRS in Aviation? (Vortex Ring State)

    Jul 30, 2023 · Vortex Ring State (VRS) is a critical aerodynamic phenomenon that can occur during helicopters’ descent. It is a dangerous condition characterized by a significant loss of lift and control, …

  9. The Vortex Ring State (VRS) phenomenon is a hazardous aerodynamic condition that requires study and understanding. VRS may occur under descending flight conditions with relatively high velocity or …

  10. The Vortex Ring State (VRS) is a dangerous phenomenon which can occur when flying at low airspeed with power, if the Rate of Descent (ROD) is allowed to build beyond a certain value. It can lead to …