Absolutely true, most of my instructing has been in helicopters and I found that most students would neglect to get the bookwork done until the end. i.e. Regs, systems, airspace, theory etc.

As far as IFR, many wouldn't even bother to achieve it. That's why I have made every effort to better "understand" the fixed wing side by training for a jet type rating with my multi-ATP, getting all the fixed wing CFI ratings as well as complete ground school for Hawker-700/800, CE-525 and B-737. Unfortunately, I was just to broke to do the fun SAR stuff.

Skywest just isn't in the cards at this time. Perhaps some time with another regional than come back and try again.