So if you have gained , as in this case , a maximum of 20-30m by reversing ... you are at say 30-40m height . How much airspeed will you have available to settle back to the same spot ? Enough to be in transition ? I wouid say no . Enough to eliminate possible vortex again no . So what really are you gaining ? You could eliminate all the risks we have discussed in exchange for having to come down admittedly more vertically?
maybe not a point but in the 109 I would rather do vertical because when near transition speed she shakes and rattles like hell !
212 .. just seen your message . Fair enough !!