Whilst there are people who can pick up hovering very quickly, don't forget Guys, there's not just one of 'em but 16
Now I'm not saying that I'm a sky god, as 7 other people did the same thing on the same day and a further 8 people done it again 2 weeks later.
Really does make me think that the instructor was making you all feel good
Adam, why do you require your freebie helicopter ride to be so close to Basingstoke when you're prepared to get yerself all the way to RAF Kenley to instruct in gliders?
If you want to fly from Blackbushe, I'm sure you're aware that the school there flies Robinsons so you're asking an instructor to fly a non-Robbie all the way to pick you up, carry out training at the field and fly all the way back? You think that's a reasonable request for someone to possibly spend upwards of £400 in flying plus their own time for free for you to prove (or otherwise) that you can hover?
Cheers
Whirls