This will probably open a can of worms, which is not my intention. Here goes.
I'm after some thoughts and opinions on which machine would be better suited to a small charter/airwork operation doing a fair bit of exclusive type tourism work and filming/photography, also the other regular stuff. The toss up is bettween a new R44 or a second hand Jetranger
I'm reasonably clued up on the R44 in respect to operating costs, maintenance etc, but know little about the Jetranger.
Bellytank: if I'm not mistaken you operate one of each, is one better than the other from a bottom line perspective?
A few other questions run along the line of:
Are good second hand Jetrangers hard to find in Australia?
What should you expect to pay for one?
Do government departments still insist on turbines for their contracts?
Is dealer/factory support any good from Bell ie can you get parts quickly, or can you be stuck for weeks aog.
etc, etc. etc.
Any thoughts or wisdom will be greatly appreciated
