206dvr...I have a very similar idea to goose...but I'm not a lame unfortunately!
I am a fixed wing ppl instead and did the same thing then...bought an aircraft and trained on it, worked a treat and it was great flying the same machine (your own) day in and day out. Silly as it sounds I think my skills improved quicker as well as I certainly didn't want to abuse/bend my own baby!
Wonder if there is a need for an extra machine in wanaka?