This is consistent with what I have read from the couple of experienced rotor instructors who have chimed in. Thanks for the insight and the perspective. I initially thought someone with that many hours and time in type would have gotten onto the gauges quick smart. But anything is possible on the day. I made that mistake myself many years ago but had the benefit of a lot of feet below me.
That would be an interesting little project for the guys at Moffet to look at I would think, if it is prevalent.
I spent several sessions in the Vertical Motion sim out at Moffet doing upset training and they definitely have done some very interesting studies there. The AF447 simulation was a beaut. And the comparison of vertical vs. non vertical motion in upset recovery was an eye opener.