Noradio, we are going to have to agree to disagree. I have taught in both worlds, both military and civilian(R22, B206). The quality of military instructors (all branches of Armed Forces) is second to none. I say this because the Armed Forces are not driven by cost considerations therefore more time can be spent with the individual to hone his/her skills and abilities. Nobody who is performing marginally passes out of any military flight school, unless standards have dropped dramatically in the last 13 years since I last taught. I know that I was not a "natural" and had to work damned hard for my ticket. Anyway I think we have got way off the thread. The Bell 47 is still the best bet for beginners to learn on!!!