rr84c - you are correct that it is a shame about the industry contracting but it is interesting that a few have voiced concerns about said individual.
He is, by all accounts, a good pair of hands in a helicopter but pilots with his 'larger than life' type of personality have been the subjects of many Flight Safety seminars and courses that I and many others have attended over the years - usually when dissecting the causes of a fatal accident.
When his 'talent' runs out, perhaps because he believes his own press or just chances his arm once too often, it is likely to have severe consequences.
Confidence is everything in flying training - over-confidence is not.
Perhaps you should set your sights a little higher when looking for a role-model.