212 ... The "Rotor Gods" are the spirits who watch over us all hehe .... I'm just a heli pilot, there's enough in that title to awe plankers and the non-flying public
I don't know about any harmful attitudes, I have not seen it in my experiences, but unfortunately IMO when most novice pilots ask about a certain type of flying, it is always something that will take time and experience to get to (Police/EMS/ENG). And learning that they will not just "Jump" into it, but have to slog along gathering time is what really places that feeling on you.
What time/experience that entails is more or less determined by insurance companies more than the industry, but the industry is there too.
No matter how good you believe you are or demonstrate how good you are, the powers that be determine it by hours and some qual's, such as PAO certif or having an ATP.
I agree with your statement, but haven't myself received an attitude from anyone yet.
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Marc