In oz we pay about AUD$380ph for a R22 and not much differant for the B47. Dunno about fixed wing pilots not being able to keep up with it though, I have a CPL(A) and about 4hrs in two types and reckon I will solo in the next two hrs. B47 is a nice craft to fly and way easier than the R22, but I think if you fly the R22 it will make a better pilot of you.