Did I miss out on this thread?
Can you resolve, once and for all, the differences/non-differences between vortex ring state, settling with power, power settling, and "settling, with power"?
Also, I'd second the need for scenario-based training. My instructor wasn't taught to use SBT, in part because his instructor didn't teach him and he either didn't have the knowledge, confidence, or motivation to invent his own. I'm in the same spot now, except that I lack the knowledge and confidence, rather than the motivation, and could use a little help.