The amazing thing about pprune is the wide difference between all the separate helicopter worlds. This thread illustrates it quite well.
For small pistons, underpowered and flown by new guys, downwind quick stops are to be flown carefully or avoided.
For scout/attack helicopters, maneuvering low to the ground among trees and obstacles with some disregard for the wind is actually safer. When flying helos with good power and good controls, pilots who know how to use them consider that the norm.
The Real Lesson:
Please don't take the admonishment of good instructors talking to Robbie pilots as "natural" helicopter limits! And please obey those instructors until a Black Hawk or Apache comes your way!