Why it works: less rotor thrust = less available forward thrust/airspeed; descending removes the need to keep speed for lift.

→ zero 4. Enter a hover (or near-hover) forward speed - the cleanest way to stop forward motion is to arrest speed and come to a hover (then descend to land). That requires skill and power management.

Why it works: hover = no translational forward speed.

5. Use aerodynamic braking maneuvers (e.g., rapid flare in autorotation or touchdown braking on ground) - specific to certain situations (engine-out recovery, landing roll). These are advanced and situation-dependent.

Why it works: they increase drag or convert energy to lift/drag to slow the helicopter quickly.