I'm sure it has been posted before but for those who haven't seen it,
check out JustHelicopters.com and look at the alternate board - not the
original. One is for serious questions, answers, discussions, and the
other is wild and raucus with rumor, name calling, crazy, funny as hell
sometimes, weird at others. It takes some time to see when chains are
being pulled, and to ignore a lot of the nonsense.
The serious board is populated with some very experienced and serious
pilots who are willing to share their experience with almost anyone who
asks.
Ol Shy & Bashful