I too have been considering defecting to the wing that doesn't spin around. Banner towing actually seems like it could be a fun job, if I take the plunge maybe I'll try that?
I have also known an R22 that bit the dust, it got rammed from behind by a plane on a night xc. The 206 I flew for a while is also no longer with us, but I don't know the particulars of that crash.
Its a strange feeling to hear that something I once flew has crashed.