But in fact, generally I agree that NL has a fine reputation founded on a long time in the industry and some impressive achievements. Me, I am just a pilot (though I have more flight time than NL).
Flight time is not the yardstick I use to determine a man's experience or level of knowledge. Although I have close to double the flight time as Nick, I know that I don't have 10% of his knowledge or experience.
No, I am not American, only a lowly colonial, who by the way thinks Eurocopter has built some fine aircraft, not all of them, but then everyone has their Edsels. (Bell more than most though)