If you're flying a helicopter that cruises faster than it autos, why *not* take advantage of its ability to maintain altitude after the engine failure as you look for a place to land? Why not?
that makes sense even for a FW pilot
makes even more sense if cruising a heli at higher speeds at low altitude..
I would not like to imagine a scenario of losing both engines at night at 1000' over a city in a steep turn
The Scottish police heli operated quite often below 500ft over the City and especially the deprived areas to keep the ned's under control. especially Friday nights. Sometimes below roof top height of the tower blocks. I believe they do some random patrol on the way back from called missions until fuel gets low.