RVDT,
Another interesting trait amongst those of us coming from very regimented environments is what I call “The Dipped Shoulder Syndrome”.
When the Master Caution illuminates....one of the four shoulders of the two Pilots “Dips” as he reaches for the Check List.
I prefer the Pilot(s) determine what Warning/Caution is being given....Reset the Master Caution....analyze the situation....rudely stated as THINK....then if necessary drag out the Checklist.....but do that while FLYING the machine.....and NAVIGATING.
A very few Emergencies require an immediate response while the vast majority do not.
The other sad thing I observed is far too many of us do not understand the effect of the controls on the control of the aircraft.....particularly during tail rotor problems.
One of the best best teaching Tools we had was the “Instant Reply” modes in the Sim and the Cockpit Video that recorded the pilot(s) conduct of the flight.
Done right the Sim is a very valuable learning device.