MJB - I agree with most of your suggestions but eactly what training would you give to the pilot in rescuing the pax?
Yes crab you are right to address these risks.
Smaller first step, call it “helicopter inversion rescue awareness”.
You are also correct, thstcsctivites su such as duck diving below a possibly compromised inflated bag supporting a helicopter has its risks.
However, training would include the number one rule of first response of not becoming a casualty yourself.
The training for volunteer emergency services around the world caters for people of varying fitness and capabilities. I reckon HUET itself is one of the most dynamic and challenging training environments in civilian world, yet folk with average ability pass the course.
A rescue module added to existing HUET programs seems sensible.
Experienced rescue divers and trainers please chip in...
Please do not extrapolate calls for better training as being critical of the pilots in recent ditchings.
Mjb