Re: Lefties...
First solo was OK.
The best bit by far came a few months later, shortly after the new R44 arrived and our first trip out in it
It was flying into the grounds of Billesley Manor nr Stratford Upon Avon for a sandwich and being given VIP treatment, right down to the uniformed manager greeting us at the helipad, etc etc.
Flying out I asked the lovely Nicky why she was ( unusually for her!) quiet. She turned round with a tear in her eye and said, 'Ive never felt so special'.
Weve flown off for lunch in it since and had no idea how well hotels seem to treat their flying visitors.
The whole heli thing has been a fantastic life changing experience. I avoided a 7 hour round trip by road via M25 ( aaaargh!) on business just the other day. It took 45 min each way, quite literally door to door.
All I can say is - if you are left or right handed ( just to keep on topic!), are not a heli pilot already but are lucky enough to get a go ' be prepared, be very prepared, to want one'.
Hairy