What action should you take to help avoid LTE?

Maintaining maximum power to rotor RPM is critical in avoiding Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness (LTE), which can occur during specific flight conditions, particularly in certain hover or low-speed lateral maneuvers. When a helicopter's rotor speed is optimized, it ensures that the rotor system is generating sufficient lift and maintaining control effectiveness through various flight regimes, particularly when wind conditions are destabilizing.

In scenarios that could lead to LTE, such as when experiencing crosswinds or during abrupt changes in collective pitch, having maximum rotor RPM allows the tail rotor to respond effectively to control inputs. This is essential for maintaining directional control and stability. When rotor RPM is not maximized, the tail rotor may not generate enough thrust to counteract adverse aerodynamic effects, leading to potential loss of control.

The other options, while potentially relevant in different contexts, do not directly contribute to avoiding LTE as effectively as maximizing rotor RPM. Increasing descent rates, for example, may only work in specific situations and could potentially lead to other control challenges. Similarly, flying at lower altitudes and drastically reducing airspeed could introduce other aerodynamic complications that do not help mitigate the risk of LTE. Each of these options could instead complicate the flight situation rather than providing the necessary control authority to prevent LTE. By