well done on the question 'out west' you've certainly got a mixed responses. As a single engine day VFR only pilot my first response would wtf am i doing here, but then i'd choose the deck landing. if its that bad that the chopper gets pushed over the side then you would have ditched anyways and you've made the right choice. it might be hard to see the instruments with a cabin full of smoke..
so do i get the job
