Skystalker - I haven't operated the S92 so I can only accept your findings but tell me, do you use 'crew hover' for night wets - as you know that was SOP for the Sea King. As for quick response, drums or wets in a big or confused sea usually meant you were behind the drag curve up front and AHT/HT was often the best method. By the time the winchop had said "Forward 1" it was time for "Back 5" as the wave broke.
BTW, particularly amused you have 'outed' Angel for his lack of SAR experience - he is indeed the sciolist in the room
