I think it was HC's last comment that was directed at me since I have vigorously defended milSAR on other threads.
HF is entirely correct about mil training - it is just different to what non-mil will have experienced because it has a specific purpose.
HF - only did JP 3 myself before I managed to get the helicopter slot I joined up for
Albatross - it seems that everyone is very happy with the 225 autopilot - it's just the L2 that seems to be taking flak.