Delta Torque, please don't misunderstand me. I meant that there are many paths to getting to professional level. The ones I mention are either paying for it yourself. ( daddy helping you out). ie silver spoon.
OR
Joining the armed forces.
Don't confuse the issue.
I fly with ex-mil guys and wish i'd had the chance to fly heli's in the Mil.
Basically the R22/44 brigade, (myself included) use this route because of it's cost effectiveness when compared to other aircraft for training. Probably why the majority of schools use this type too. I didn't even have a pot to p*ss in never mind a silver (or tin) spoon.
800hrs in Robbos is enough for me though, but I did enjoy flying them at the time because I knew no better.
Only thing now is, Nick L has a lot to answer for. LOL. Just joking Nick.