aquila105 - That kind of puts it into perspective quite nicely, thanks everyone for all your comments...
So from all the comments (and private messages) I have received on this sibject I can summise that essentially ;
"helos are much more fun but dont pay $hit"
CONS:
> It costs more for training
> The jobs are fewer
> The end salary is lower
> Most work is contract rather than building a career with a good company
> You have to travel a lot to fly helo contracts
PROS:
> They are more versatile and fun to fly, you fly it rather then operate it
> The work is likely to be more varied given the differing tasks that a helo can perform
> You travel a lot flying helo contracts
Did I miss anything or is that about the size of it ?
Thanks again
DTR