Nick, your argument seems to be of the order, "I'm a test pilot and have lots of experience so listen to what I say." If your argument is cogent, it doesn't matter what your resume reads.
Please tell us how the underslung rotor keeps it's rigidity in space with the fuselage rolling and there is no change in orientation of the swashplate with respect to the rotor disk.
Matthew.
(experienced helicopter pilot)
Edited to indicate I am a pilot with experience.
[ 16 November 2001: Message edited by: heedm ]