Having come from the Chippie 10, to Culdrose for the 'wings course', the main thing I remember from the famil flight in a Hiller12e was the auto to EOL. I thought 'farkinell' that was quick'!
Eventually got used to that, and on moving to the Whirly 7, (showing a bit of age there!), was amazed at how gentle the auto was, almost enough time to have a ciggie on the way down!