Lots of "wealth envy" on display here! Truth is that almost any idiot can fly a helicopter, whether "pro", military, or otherwise, and many do. Poor judgment is not confined to any one segment of the aviation community. Excellent point:
In particular those that are 'self selected' courtesy of having the money to buy
the courses can be extremely variable. Some, because they not only have the
innate skills but are strongly motivated, are exceptional.