right, exactly. so it might not be the root problem   

I worked all over the world in helicopters with many nationality of pilot.  Found the best to talk a show were the British and they supplied a good show, the best at getting the job done the Vietnam veteran helicopter pilots, and, no, they were not cowboys at flying.  They just understood a lot more than you might ever imagine.  They were not extremely good talkers, just doers.  They definitely get a bum rap even today.  Don't deserve it at all.