In article , toadmonkey
wrote:
I like your idea Bernie! Really sad that businesses treat customers like
garbgae, and it's more than *just* flying schools. It's everywhere.
TM

Yep, This lack of respect for customers is the only reason I have put
my helicopter flying on hold. The last straw was when the company
ignored my reservation for the R-22 for a Young Eagles rally for the
second time. The owner tried to rationalize it saying that I (a rated
pilot not seeking additional ratings) cost him more money (extra
insurance). I ended up and hung up on them and haven't gone back since.
I guess business is good enough that he doesn't miss my $6,000 of
revenue every year since he hasn't called since this happened a year
ago.

It's not all bad. I'm working on getting in the air by building a Van's
Aircraft RV-8A. Somewhere along the way, I'll need to get my
siezed-rotor rating. :-)

Steve