Tonka Toy,
Wasn't me, but was a couple of good friends that did it. Pretty challenging mission, tough winds and seas. Well planned and risk mitigated. Tanking is a blessing and a curse. When you exceed the PoNR and you have to tank to RTB in turbulence, it's a little nerve-wracking when the hose and drogue are bouncing around while your fuel gauge continues to drop. It's also a curse in that you can't get out of the seat in a 60 to stretch your legs or go to the non-existent crew relief tube.
I'm curious how you guys think it'll work with mixes of civil and military crews. How will the civvies get certified to the weather minimums that the military guys are used to? How are the MCA (CHC) guys doing it now? Waivers? Some interesting crew training dynamics could develop there but as previously mentioned, there's good techniques to be shared/learned by all.
Cheers and keep up the good fight for SAR-H.