nothing wrong with an R44 when flown sensibly within the limitations of the aircraft, having had good instruction. Know your own limitations and that of the machine. Saying that, a lot of people on this site, myself included, wouldnt be flying for a living if it wasnt for the R22. Not all of us had the benefit of an ex-military career and we had to find the most cost effective way of gaining the experience. Would I fly an R22 again? Probably, would I fly an R44 again? Definitely.