Gary
Just to add a little twist to things, could you also include in your stats the number of ppl's that crashed (or bent some hardware) with an FI (professional - read cpl) on board?
I too am neither a mid-life crisis type or semi retired. I am however a ppl who always wanted to fly helicopters as a young chap and have now got the bit of paper that allows me to do that. Yes, I am still learning, but it's the same for everyone - everyday is a school day.
I agree with the comment made by nigelh that ppl's should not be selling there services, but how many are actually doing that? Nigel, care to answer?