Helicopters are not that expensive compared to other hobbies, my Step son plays Golf he is happy to spend $1000.00 on a driver, then there are club fees, buggy hire and time at the 19th after a game over a year he spends about the same as I do. My nephew loves fishing $37K for a boat, $80.00 for fuel every time he takes it out thousands of dollars worth of fishing gear, boat & trailer registration fees.
My wife is quite happy with my helicopters and her hand bags & shoe collections.