Airvan - is that better to fly than the 206 that we all used to do Bungles in.
I remember one guy having a blade of the 206 prop come off overhead the bungles. Managed to get it down in the scrub with only minor injuries. Luckily Army were on exercises nearby and got them all back to KU fairly quickly.
That was about `84, and said pilot has been with QF for about 15 years now.
So, hours is hours, and hopefully it will get you all where you wish to be.