Yes tet, we check keys, t & p's and do the standard b4 t.o chx, including the clearing turn. Judging by the responses so far, looks like it would be a good idea to stop doing this kind of pattern. However, perhaps we should also consider that the H.V curve is designed for T.O/O.G.E hover not for the approach and straight and level portion, although I believe it is still important to extrapolate as best we can the info from the H.V curve to the low level s & l segment and approach as obviously the closer to the H.V curve we are, the less time we have to lower the collective to maintain rotor r.p.m to make a safe auto in the event of an engine failure.
Although I am looking to do things in the most efficient way possible, I’m not looking to compromise safety, so welcome further critique sarcastic or otherwise.