Originally Posted by
Mutley1013
The passengers I take enjoy the showing off, and yes, me too to a point. But, I enjoy the challenge of planning and safely executing off-field landings, confined area, etc., far more. I would have thought most (if not all) helicopter pilots enjoy the inherent challenges of flying a rotary aircraft - otherwise we would all be flying fixed wing (earning more and getting bored).
I would have thought that RW pilots are making good bank due to the fact that they have some very hazardous jobs such as power line inspections.
I would imagine that there may not be enough RW pilots. Hopefully, if I haven't terrified myself on my birthday lesson in a helicopter; I will get a better understanding of what draws people to fly helicopters