The Sikorsky H-19, upon which the Whirlwind was modeled, I got acquainted with in Sunny Southern Alabama during the summer one year....was grossly overpowered with its 600 she Pratt and Whitney R1340 Radial engine.
As we dashed off down the takeoff lane to the south....with the steep downward sloping ground at the end of the pavement....the acceleration would pin your ears back right till the front landing gears began to shimmy against the bungee cords....at which time you were done accelerating but usually could not stop before going over the precipice.
She made good pilots out of you as to learning how to nurse Rotor RPM.
I cannot recall even thinking of winching with them.