helicycle and mosquito
The turbine engine sounds like a hastle to me. I have opted for the Mosquito and expect to have one in QLD later this year.
I also wondered why anyone would opt for a single seater, even though they are greatly cheaper than any two-seater.
The answer of course the sheer pleasure of flying a helicopter. This is the most fun that you can have with you're trousers on!
And, yes, it is good experience for the hours builders as well. There is a parallel with Cessna time versus ultralight Drifter time. The first is boring and teaches very little, the second is an open cockpit tail-dragger teaching more stick and pedal skills than any GA school will admit that you need!
TK