Originally Posted by
scifi
So my tactic was to descend to 550ft agl to remain in VMC. .
Just shows different levels of capability we have on the forum.
I fly helicopters. On days with low cloud I have the bug on the Radar Alt set at 600ft. If the "boing" triggers, I turn around, or find a way around, or put it in a field to wait for the cloud height to improve.
Personally, I won't continue if cloud forces me that low (and I have no IFR option anyway on single-engine un-stabilized helicopters). I don't consider myself to be good enough (I don't have military low-level training) to fly safely in those conditions.
Hats-off to those that do have the skill