Now that we are wading into boring "there I was" territory, I think we're done here for now
You're quite entitled to your opinion but there I was stories are one of the greatest learning tools available to an aviator, more lessons have been learnt having a drink in the bar than in a class room probably.
§ 135.207 – VFR: Helicopter surface reference requirements.No person may operate a helicopter under VFR unless that person has visual surface reference or, at night, visual surface light reference, sufficient to safely control the helicopter.
I think this is an area the FAA needs to revisit. In Oz an attitude indicator is mandatory for night VFR, also night VFR approval is a separate rating on top of what ever license you might hold (in answer to
Robbiee) .
The accident report I linked to contains the following statement on page 35,
Any notion that celestial lighting and/or an apparent visible horizon are appropriate references for the control of an aircraft by night is misleading and dangerous and increases the probability of pilot disorientation
Gets my vote, this Robbie accident is likely proof of just that.