Whilst on the subject of the HMI and mode selections, can I also just mention that as a multi-pilot helicopter it would be quite wrong to presume that the PF is the one who should be making these selections. In Bristow it was certainly "normal" to get PM to make the selections on the FCP (on the instruction of the PF of course), in part to allow such selections without PF having to take his hands away from the controls at low altitude, leaning forward and risking catching the cyclic with a fingers destined for FCP buttons (yup, happened to me a few times!) and in part because it fosters a feeling of involvement for PM (relevant especially if he is the co-pilot). Obviously the PF could also make such selections especially if the PM was busy with radio, paperwork etc, but it seems good MCC practice to involve both pilots in controlling the flight path where appropriate. And all associated with the correct verbal procedures for use of automation of course.