the SIMPLEST of things can catch us out the minute we drop our guard
Amen, bro! Reading a few hundred accident reports will overwhelmingly confirm this! My SOP's preclude hot refueling and leaving the ship with the rotors turning, but then I have no good reason to do so. Either increases risk under most circumstances but perhaps not always to the point of being "unsafe."
As to reporting inappropriate pilot actions, I wouldnt do it except my own to NASA ASRS if appropriate, or to possibly have an informal discussion with another pilot. I treat these as a learning experience. As to talking to the offender, each time I have done so, I have gotten the bird or a "f*** you" in response, so I am more inclined to let these guys hang themselves - and they will someday.
I also would not leave my acft "sitting on the pumps" for any longer time than needed to refuel - quite inconsiderate IMHO, and, it would seem, a contributing factor to the incident discussed here.
