To Lonewolf_50: I meant "Russian" in a somewhat "tongue and cheek" fashion. I have been to the factory to pick up new aircraft, and I have met Sergei as my unit was one of the first to fly the Fire Hawk and Medevac HH-60s.
I guess I'll beat this dead horse a little more. Not having enough power is an issue of aircraft weight and atmospheric conditions. There are techniques to minimize the power required to land in a mountain LZ, for example, but you either have the required power or you don't. People get into trouble when they attempt a landing with no escape route and they have not predetermined the power required. You must be on the lookout for changing conditions, winds, etc as you continue your approach.
I was stationed at the High Altitude school in Colorado where we teach a very proven and sound procedure for mountain flying.
