Smoked

I also teach my new guys learning AAR is to "drive" through the basket a good 5-10 feet once they make contact and get in closer to the tanker. It allows some leeway when you start taking on fuel. In other words, don't try and come to a dead stop at the basket, just grab it and keep moving foreword.

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Overcorrection of throttle is an issue. You really need small, smooth corrections when trying to maintain the hover. Also get above 50feet to get out of the ground effect.