RE: If you think the R22 is safe, I'll make a bet with you. You fly alongside me in my Bell 47 in your R22 and we will chop the throttle together. I bet you drop the collective first by a long, long way! We'll do it in the climb to make it more interesting if you like.
By betting me "Who drops the collective first" proves what?
There is no question that the loading in B47 is greater than a R22, in the event of an engine failure, you'll be going the same way as me & it ain't up regardless of what type of helicopter you fly alongside me!
RE: Good luck to you if you like the R22, that is your choice.
My choice is my B206, however the Robinson helicopters have been good to me and 1000's more around the World...
I think the bottom line is here, it's all about choice!