diff --git a/helicopter/init.ks b/helicopter/init.ks
index 32d96b6..1f4e948 100644
--- a/helicopter/init.ks
+++ b/helicopter/init.ks
@@ -1,3 +1,8 @@
+// assumptions about helicopter builds:
+// * AG10 toggles the rotor engine power. (with appropriate RPM set by default)
+// * AG9 is unmapped.
+// * Main throttle controls collective.
+
 runoncepath("lib/control").
 
 global done is false.
@@ -16,7 +21,15 @@ set x:AddButton("HOVER"):onClick to {
 }.
 
 set x:AddButton("LAND"):onClick to {
-  Stabilize(-2).
+  // todo: consider a more elaborate landing script that adjusts
+  // velocity as a function of altitude.
+  when SHIP:STATUS = "LANDED" then {
+    set done to true.
+    set SHIP:CONTROL:PILOTMAINTHROTTLE to 0.5.
+    toggle AG10.
+    BRAKES on.
+  }
+  Stabilize(-5).
 }.