Jumping Jack, since it was me this morning and again this afternoon, I can answer that question. The HLS directory specifies all approaches and departures from/to the NW to avoid overflying all the blunties in Air Command and the rather nasty mast 50m East of the HLS. To land into wind (270/15) I approached crosswind and then slid the tail round as I approached the hover - a normal technique used in mountain flying and yes, I do enjoy my flying
