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The problem with just landing is you have to know the area, wires, obstacles, etc. or people on the ground can get hurt. It is a yard sale when a helo has a wire strike.

That said, I did it twice in flight school, initial helo training in a H-57A that was not instrument rated.

Instructor said 'land there' and we will ride it out. 15 minutes later we were flying again. The joys of Florida weather!
The trick is to do it before you get into trouble and can't see those things!
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