Originally Posted by
wrench1
Looks like the guy who made the 206 cyclic sticks back in the 80s is now running the 505 collective stick production. Except back then the cyclic stick broke off clean during a pre-start control check. They've been inspecting 206 cyclics ever since for that same issue. One day they'll get it right.
The collective stick tube on the 505 is actually designed and built by Mecaer Aviation Group in Italy for Bell