What makes the 41,500 hours more impressive is that they're (probably, I'm only guessing here) US FAA hours which means actual "air time" or "weight off wheels time", and not "rotors turning" engine on to stop after final landing time (which is the CAA method of recording flight time). So 41,500 FAA hours equates to at least 45,000 CAA hours!! I know this comment is not really relevant to the original posting, but it does complement the general thrust of the other replies. But getting back to the point, CAA wake up, let the pilot do the Air Law exam and medical and a check ride and give him the licence.... er, like just about everywhere else in the world (except of course for the canuks!!)