I can't see why anybody would have a problem with that type of flying, it is exposure to real life commercial work, I suppose a fair bit would be just straight and level, and OGE hovering but isn't most flying.
Operators who are willing to employ pipe line patrolers but have a grudge against Traffic watch pilots need there head examined, they are legit hours as far as I know, for most people it is the only realistic way to build turbine time, would you sooner let someone loose with 50 hours on a 206 and commercial work or somebody with just a type rating and 5 or 6 hours.
Good topic, will be interested to see the response, would also be interested as to why this practice is not more widespread.
