Hey Al-bert. Ha ha yes the pedalo had a grandstand seat!
Not really hung up on it just that recent threads, not just the JP fire service but also the Harrogate accident, the Mark Weir, Colin McRae and the thread on the correlation of wealth and private flying.
Don't misunderstand me I do think there has been some pretty poor airmanship in these case but there is also a bt of smugness (maybe I missed the humour or banter?) from some.
For my own flying I don't own a helicopter but I do love flying (with my PPL (A) and PPL (H) and am lucky to fly triple digit hours per year for my own enjoyment. I take pride in my own flying and whilst not maybe the best in the world I still like to think I work hard to be better.
I think I mentioned in a different thread but actually the 2012 AAIB report on all helicopter accidents make for an interesting view. Drivers with PPL (H) figure less than you'd think.