But this was a big mistake, fundamental to safely flying the helicopter, not a missed RT call or an incorrect altimeter setting.
Torquetalk - I presume when you say 'the AFCS can be engaged' you mean the upper or autopilot modes can be engaged (ALTA, TAS hold etc) once above Vmini. The AFCS should be providing at least rate damping (SAS) but more likely Attitude hold in the hover and during the transition.
Geoffers - I agree - does the licensing process not look more like a box-ticking exercise rather than an assessment of flying ability?