Spent too much homework time dreaming I was flying a helicopter.
Grew up watching TV shows like Chopper Squad and Skippy (Ranger Hammond had a Bell 47 to use). Got a ride in an Iroquois at Army cadet camp.
The Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac) sponsored a Surf Lifesaving Bell 47 on the beaches of Sydney.
After more than 15,000 hours of airline flying, am now finally ready to fly helicopters. Considering learning in north America, NZ or SA.
Hopefully a lot less IFR, and back of the clock, and a lot more fun.
Can't wait to go solo again.