Nigel
Well the technique used here is exactly as you described except we hang the rotors over the edge of the deck. I think you have just explained it better.
At night our preference is towards more level than 10 degrees nose down. Just preference for altitude over airspeed.
Shawn
Max Gross is 11,200 and start lowering from 22 Celsius upwards. From 25 degrees it's about 60-70lb per degree. 38 Celsius will allow you 10280. Temperature, higher of ground or 1000'
Lu
I can understand falling into the water backwards when pulling power with your tail over the edge of the deck but not if you are into wind. If into wind you normally will gain an updraft when at deck edge.
Retiring back behind my stone for cover........