Decimal, the nicest thing about being in the Military is the unlimited budget.
Seriously, we did "full EoLs" onto the grass in any weather. Rain, snow or sunshine. The skids will only "dig in" if the aircraft is mishandled by the handling pilot. The aircraft can be held lighter on the skids with pitch and it is essential that the lever is not dropped to the floor in too much of a hurry!!!
I found the most dangerous things that a student did during an EOL were flaring too early (leaving one high and dry with not a lot of options) or over-rotating when levelling ready for the cushioning "pull".
I never did carry out an EOL in an R22 to a grass surface, it was always to the tarmac or ice-covered river. If you can do an EOL in a Scout to a grass surface then an R22 is a "piece of cake", so to speak.
P.S. Did I mention that I hate the R22 and everything it stands for?
