Originally Posted by
chopjock
Because I may want to fly "in a minute".
Ok, so clearly the helicopter is burning&turning FOR THE PURPOSE OF FLIGHT.
All the good reasons for doing so make it an operation that requires either ground crew or additional air crew for safest possible execution. Or at least to make it an EASA conform operation.
Yet another cost effectiveness vs safety discussion in the end.
Just take a low-timer for the ride and he can hold the stick while you are relieving yourself, no pun intended.