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Old 13th Apr 2012, 01:17
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lilflyboy262...2
 
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I totally agree with brian.
I've got over 550hrs in them. As a 23-24yr old, I felt like I was 80 after a hard life of digging ditches and I couldn't feel my ass.
Lack of rudder trim was an issue for me.
And it needed at least another 60hp when at MTOW.
Brakes are worse than useless when heavy braking was required. Your COULD NOT flat spot a airvan tyre.

That being said. Passengers loved them (As long as the flight was less than an hour)
View from the bubble windows was great.
Loading and unloading pax was a breeze and fast turn arounds.
The car seat belts were great for passengers, easy for them to use.
(but the stupid bracket on the top of the seat meant that a change of seats was not easy, nor changing the seat covers if someone threw up on them. Whole seat belt assembly had to come off if I am not mistaken)
Much quieter than other piston counter-parts such as the C206.
Very easy to land & nice light controls.
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