Kevin,
Haven't hung around Helifreak in a while to say the least but just got through wading through all 22 pages of this conversation. I've watched the first couple of vids, "very" impressive.
All this reminds me of the days back on rec.aviation.rotorcraft newsgroup when you were posting your adventures as a student heli pilot, working on your private certificate. Looks like this is ranking right up there with the newsgroup posts only with pictures and sound. You do have a knack for telling stories!
Best of luck with the maiden flight.
Fly Safe,
Steve R.