I too would choose a PAR if there was one within range, but often there won't be.
Not many around nowadays.
I admit to never having been taught or practiced this, but would like to for the learning experience, so have you done one or more in a training scenario?
And or in a real life situation?
I understand if circumstances arose and it was required we would all give it a go if there were no other options.
Would you Peter consider in the 200ft overcast scenario, plus all your electrics totally dead, would you consider the chute being a viable option if you had it available?