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The problem with flying helicopters on a Private Pilot's License is the cost (duh). A Cessna 152 or 172, for example, is relatively affordable to rent or even own. The operating expenses for helicopters, even R22s are twice (or more) than a fixed wing single. You can do your whole fixed wing PPL in a light twin for the same cost as an R22.
If you want to fly helicopters on a regular basis you either need to do it commercially or join the military. Or, build one.
I have a friend with an R44, he flies a couple hundred hours a year in that thing! His mechanic says it is one of the most frequently flown, private R44s he knows of. Needles to say he's quite well-off (retired).
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Kurt
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