60,000 GBP (my computer doesnt have a pound symbol)
I keep seeing the 60K (GBP) figure mentioned and cant help but wonder why somebody would spend that much on a helicopter licence.
If you were to travel to New Zealand or Australia that amount of money would buy approx 450 - 370 hrs respectively.
New Zealand requires 150 hrs for CPL H which can be reduced by up to 50 hrs (1 hr for every 2 hrs PIC Aeroplane within the previous 12 months). $65000 = 21,385 Pound
Australia requires 105 hrs for CPL H which can be reduced to 70 hrs (yes seventy) if the combined fixed wing course is taken. $50,000A = 20,145 Pound
Find out whats involved in converting back to a British licence. You may be able to do the majority of your hours somewhere else and sit your licence in England.
Worth thinking about.