Chuks,
Drinking all that Helicopter Pilot Beer must have had an effect upon you....that rejection of modern high tech super professional stabilized approach notion with just enough fuel to meet legal minimums so as to maximize revenue production by reducing unnecessary weight on all Sectors.
I suppose Phil never grasped the fact that Night Flying in Nigeria did pose some unusual risks when the locals forgot to turn on the Generator or pay the NEPA's electrical bill.....which could create a slight need for a bit of extra time aloft.
Truth is....I sense you have a problem with authority which very much suits you for Rotorcraft flying I would suggest.