G'day Griffo!
Well, I'm still here J430, Danny probably hasn't read that this thread yet.
I'm going to agree with sagy34 - just because it has HELICOPTER in it's name doesn't mean it won't give you an edge when your 172 (et al) turns inverted submarine for whatever reason. Temperature of Bass Strait aside, at least you stand more of a chance if you can get out of your aircraft.