If you are a bit flush with some cash, why dont you make a sacrifice of training on the R22 and donate the extra cash that you would have spent on the R44, to a cash strapped youngster who is still strugling to complete his or her training. They will be forever grateful. Spread the love and the joy. One good turn........
I remember my first solo. I almost rolled the helicopter over to the right on lift off because I weighed just about 100kg. Remember to move the stick to the left of centre before lifting off for your first solo. Wish you all a lot of luck.