QDMx3,
Thank you; I'm glad you liked the article.
I couldn't quite believe it myself when I was told there was this 3 million quid helicopter waiting at Oxford for me to fly; it's not very long ago that I was excited at simply getting to look over an EC135 on the ground!
All I need now is enough money to buy one....not that I'm greedy or anything.
(Just flying and writing about a few more types will do though - any offers?)