the flight manual states very clearly that "hovering should not be attempted" because it is a bear to handle in the hover. I know of a machine that was written off in canada because the driver tried to put down a load and then, lay down the longline and he lost control in the hover.
a low speed run on is recommended, which is tough enough, especially with a B3 tail rotor. it is definitely doable though.
i can see how some of the fairer sex would have trouble with a hyd failure as the machine does become very heavy