Originally Posted by
Hughes500
Hargreaves99 probably due to the expense and the fact it is not a great training helicopter. I looked at them 10 years ago would have had serial numbers 32 and 33 but didnt like the fenestron for students. Most maintenance companies dont seem to like them eg have to take engine out if alternator fails
I don't think the fenestron per se is an issue for students who start on the Cabri at the beginning. The issue is when they get their PPL and want to fly a 4 seater to actually go places with people, they have the R44 to get used to, with all it's quirks, and the handling is so much different from the Cabri it's not unusual for people to take 10-15 hours to get their R44 rating. Whereas R22 to R44 is pretty easy.