Re: Lefties...
I defy anybody to come up with any proof that us lefties are disadvantaged when it comes to flying.
I would describe myself as ' of average ability' yet had no trouble learning fixed wing. Despite being a bit over fifty ( quite a bit actually) soloed the R22 on my 11th sorti/ in my 8th hour. I got my licence in the minimum time and flying my own 44 with well under 50 hours in my logbook.
Lets be honest guys. Flying a heli isnt difficult. Like learning to drive it takes commitment and practise but lets do what we can to dispel any 'I'm an exceptional person because I can fly a heli' myths. It just isn't the case.
I'm not talking about operations at minima in the North Sea, military flying in and out of harms way, HEMS etc - deep respect to you all out there - just middle of the envelope. nice day stuff in a simple, modern heli, 'like what us hobby pilots do.'
Hairy