Originally Posted by
Mogwi
Approach from astern to hover on port side of ship, then transition starboard to land on spot designated by FDO.
Forgot to say that aft-facing landings are also possible if the relative wind is from astern (ship running downwind to make next cocktail party venue?). This time you approach from the bow and come to a scary aft-facing hover with the sea rushing away from you, before transitioning port to land - and wipe the sweat out of your eyes. Even more fun in a Jumping Bean!! The trick was to get close enough alongside so that the catwalk disappeared behind your cockpit rail - then it all looked a lot nicer.
Swing the lamp!