Crab:
I am sorry ,I should have worded it better. By next flight, I meant the next time I launch. At my location, a flight is typically a three leg affair and I check for leaks and damage, between legs(that sounds awful but you know what I mean!!!).
Also, I do a complete walk around after the final flight/leg too. During that time, I do an AD check(my helicopter has two daily airworthiness directives to be complied with), and make sure the cockpit is set up and organized for the next launch/incoming pilot.
And ,no, we in the US EMS business do not have ground crew saluting and seeing us off. In that respect,yes, you are pampered.
Aalt3.