Wow, i have learned now, that the "most" police/AA pilots in UK have hoist experiences. Seems the UK mil forces train nearly all pilots in hoisting. What a difference to other armies.
In this case there will be no problem to meet the 500h PIC in HHO operations as needed by OPS3.
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As mentioned by Crab there is a need for a crew and i'm sure the usual observer/paramedic is ready to take his harness.