Originally Posted by
aa777888
Yes, exactly that.
Yes, but I would hardly call the conversion complete. I've only got 3 hours on fenestron equipped helicopters.
Of course it does. You have no basis for comparison.
No, it isn't nonsensical. Some things are harder to do than others on different helicopters. For instance, continuing the G2 vs R22 theme, and something I mentioned previously: do an auto in a G2, then do one in an R22. Then tell me which one is easier. I might whine a little (I'd hardly call it complaining
) about the fenestron in the G2, but I'd rather do auto's all day long in a G2 than a 22. Or a 44 or 66 for that matter!
I'll go you guys one further. When I was learning how to drive a stick, I first tried in my parents new '86 Acura and was jackrabbitting all over the place. My father then put me in this old '65 Mercades he had and I found it a hell of a lot easier to learn on! Simply put, the newer clutch had no 'feel" to it, but the heavier, older, pressure plate style cluch of the Merc made it easier for me to feel where the engagement point was.
So yeah, different designs do make a difference in the learning process.