When I was in Navy flight school, with visions of flying the A-6, my flying grades indicated that I'd fly something other than a jet off of an aircraft carrier. The Navy sent me to Milton, FL, to become a rotary wing aviator. After my second flight in a TH-57 (Jet Ranger) I was hooked. Flying helicopters is both fun and challenging. I then flew the Huey (TH-1L and UH-1E) on the way to earning my wings.
I got to fly SH-2F's and SH-60B's from frigates, destroyers, and cruisers, as well as a little carrier time with helicopters. I also got to fly a few times in a CH-53E with a Marine major who worked for me. What an amazing machine!
Verdict? I am one lucky guy. Would love to have a calendar.