I totally agree that I sould not have got into that position in the first place, I said I was in the wrong.
Interesting views as to the "correct" method of avoidance, the climbing turn to establish separation. I agree that would be better in most cases. I only noticed on re-reading my post that I hadn't mentioned I was behind him, he didn't see me until the game was over. I still think stick forward establishes seperation faster than bank and yank - you have to get some bank on before the yank actually changes your trajectory
And, no, I didn't notice the downwash, I was through it too quickly.
rnzoli, agree with your energy analysis,but if the climbing party, the helicopter stops his climb and I stop my descent it's lilely we'll be at the same level, - crunch....
Anyway, thanks for your opinions, and I learnt enough from it to avoid such a situation.