Originally Posted by
Same again
Your 12,000' in a Bell206 was probably similar to mine - 12,000' above ground level. Mine was with 4 parachutists and the doors off. After they had jumped out the change of C of G plus the airflow through the cabin when I tried to descend made for a very uncomfortable and lonely descent which seemed to take forever. Never again :-)
Same again
Having followed VF Thread for a while now I think he thrives at the higher altitudes. Get him down to sea level and he's an unhappy camper.
RoyBert