Just a shame a 'semi experienced' pilot from 'down south' didnt think about c of g and w&b in the jet ranger she used to fly, until I pointed it out about minimum pilot weight. Live and learn.
Great idea about the water, Whirlybird.
I once saw a small woman start up and reposition an R22 and on lift, the stinger brushed the ground. We all ducked for that one.