Oh yes, the disruptors theory of technology advancement - worked really well for the Titan sub didn't it?
And one expert submariner who knew all the risks still went down for the last time because he was obsessed with the task (documenting the Titanic wreckage).
Are you sure you aren't being carried along on a FOMO and have your rose-tinted specs permanently installed?
I don't know what the actual helicopter flying experience of you hillophiles is but a lot of the questions are asked by people with many years experience of flying, operating and owning (in some cases) helicopters.