Id like to add several comments but most could be considered libel.
That said I have known RL for 20yrs and I would choose not to associate with him. (and no, I didnt buy a used car from his lot!)
There is no 'tall poppy' syndrome here. The facts are that Helipro and RL in particular have an infamous past.
Helipro may have "cleaned up its act".....but the NZ industry is small and the memories loooooong!
Cavet Emptor.