Ican see why you'd feel like that! I'd tend to feel kind of like that too! In fact i've never been into heli's butthat was before i met christopher and now even though i have no immediate plans to get one I still want the skill..

If i were you, id say "never say die" and get stick time on the sim! thats the way to go man.. don't compare your self to some one else.

practice for improving on "your" level and build up from there!

Just becuse he's learned it all fast doesn't mean you can't learn it all too... and it doesnt mean he's final skill will surpass yours either!
I say don't compare, insteadimprove on your self rather than trying to attain someone elses skill level!
my two cents.