Hovering only?
Operating a 412EP with Goodrich Hoist.
Our STC (from Aeronautical Accessories) states under limitations:
"Hoist operations are approved only in hovering flight. The object being hoisted must be completely in the cabin before forward flight is established."
All of our SO's would like to see that limitation removed so that we can begin hoisting out while on approach and then transition into fwd flight while hoisting in due to the stabilizing effect that low airspeeds have upon the load, not to mention it minimizes time spent in the hover.
Anyone else have this limitation in their STC?