EN48
As a refugee from 40 years in the FW world, I am still surprised at the relatively "wild west" mindset that is very much in evidence in the RW world.
Are you referring to professional helicopter pilots or private pilots, or both?
It's a bold assertion from a private pilot who has been flying helicopters for only 4 years.
It's also very different from the impression I've formed. I too fly FW and rotary.
You said on another thread that your (very experienced) "principal instructor" tells you that you fly "better than many he has worked with." Are you perhaps allowing yourself to be a little carried away by his charm/flattery?
I dont have any problem with making ESSENTIAL allowances for unusual ops or difficult circumstances provided an appropriate level of judgment/risk management is applied.
That's very gracious of you.
FL