If you're interested in cheap turbine time in the States, I'd highly recommend 'Commander Chuck' Street who flies a news/traffic helicopter for one of the LA radio stations. He covers the entire LA area, from Orange County in the South to Malibu in the North.
I spent a week flying his JetRanger a few years ago and, flying 6-9am, and 3-5pm, did 25 hours in a week.
Great fun - breathtaking views and interesting flying, including following a Police pursuit.
Although much of the flying is S&L, our 'off-air' breaks provided plenty of opportunities to practise pinnacle and confined area landings.
Chuck doesn't advertise 'hours building'. I paid $100 per hour towards the cost of the flight.
If I can find his e-mail address, I'll post it.
If you want more information, please e-mail me. I'd be happy to introduce you.
Tudor Owen
[This message has been edited by Flying Lawyer (edited 25 March 2001).]