Eurocopter EC-120B, AS350, 130???
I am considering upgrading to a Eurocopter for personal use and I have read everything I can on PPRuNe/Rotorheads. Some people say that the 120B does not have enough power...others say it does if you fly it with some discretion....but of course, it is not a strong as an AS 350 or Bell 407. Can I really carry 4 adults and reasonable fuel in a 120? Again, this is for private use, not for charter in hot weather, etc.
I recently test flew an AS 350 B2...obviously, it had loads of power, but man it was a handful when close to the ground. I hear you get over that in a few hours. Is this really true? What about the concept of one skid coming up first all the time? It seems like there is more maintenance on the 350.
What about the EC 130? Does anyone have an experience with one?
What about parts...some people have complained getting parts from Eurocopter US has been slow in the past. Is this still true?
Thanks for any input you may have.
Chuck
Last edited by chucksweet; 8th Oct 2009 at 12:43.