The trouble with you guys , TC and Syd , is that you both come across as being arrogant old farts who who know everything ! I am just trying to redress the balance a little when you come out with statements that come straight from a rule book . As I said earlier , I agree with the sentiment about trying to avoid things such as HV curve but to say " never fly in it " is unrealistic . Which is better when coming into a confined area ....barrelling in at 50knots to stay out of it ...or come to a hover , check power and slowly descend ( which would put you in the curve !) .
I'm sorry Syd if you think that makes me " chippy " .
You guys have a lot of experience between you but both have a very poor bedside manner and that doesn't help get people on your side ..... So how about trying a nicer approach to educate us poor untrained civvies and we may just listen !!