I am dismayed
at the general attitude of all you guys who have jumped down Adam's throat.
You don't know him, he asked a perfectly reasonable question, and it was all stated without malice or hidden agenda.
How about some common decency, and manners?
It may have been a naive question (but I don't think so) but Adam is a pilot just like you and me.
You should be ashamed of yourselves.
And no, I have never heard of, met, talked to Adam in my life.
Big Ls -- a R22 and R44 pilot and not an instructor so obviously I cannot help with the hover challenge.
PS. If you want to come as a passenger for 15 minutes, Adam, you will be welcome. No charge. and hopefully you wont think too badly of all helicopter pilots.