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Re:Lilium achieves first main wing transition for all-electr... by marcosdumay on Sunday June 12, 2022 @08:51PM (#31719769)
> Autorotation is only feasible with enough forward air speed and control authority.

Control authority yes, but altitude is always a substitute for forward air speed (and is an even better substitute for the eVTOL planes than helicopters).

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Re:Lilium achieves first main wing transition for all-electr... by kevin_thibedeau on Sunday June 12, 2022 @09:04PM (#31719845)
Most helicopter mishaps start at low altitude.
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