Vnooooo, it would be said is the best performance related "V" factor to go with, isn't it? But if i was on the waiting end for the SAR Helo to arrive,; If it had to get to Vne to get to me, so i would be alive, then i would be very, very grateful.
I am sure we have all broken rules, and all risked more than we needed to, but unfortunately like all areas of aviation SAR are needed to do more for less, and thus they stretch a little more than other firms. (Lucky I don't have the maintenance bill).
I take my hat off to the SAR boys and girls and good luck.
MD
