I think moving forward, I can see that what I/We did on the day in question....was destabilising and unnecessary in the circumstances of what was simulated, albeit I was trying for (what I considered) would be the safest outcome overall. I certainly made the situation worse. I find that the more I read (learn?), the more questions I have in relation to what's written, and what perhaps is not written - this I appreciate is not possible to cover all scenarios and options that may occur, and is where airmanship/ANC and CRM come in to play, and what makes the outcome the best that it can be. Thanks again for all the comments, it's good to read through and learn and see differing viewpoints.