Why do I get the feeling of a hidden agenda here?
Has someone been asked to enquire about future purchases for their new up and coming unit and would like most up to date hardware, not one of the options given to them?
902/135/109 not up to the job? ..........Really!?
Everyone has their opinion on type, but to say that all these types aren't up to the job, is a bit much to say the least.
What is the benefit of a larger aircraft?
In the US they use Robinsons/350s to get the job done.
Here in the UK we use small twins to do the job, because we have to use twins.
What is the justification in using a larger twin?
The ability to carry more casualties? Stop, Arrest and Transport criminals to the nick?
Sorry, doesn't make sense to me.
Should we ask why every UK police operator of the 900 (bar one) is currently showing at least some interest in the EC145?
Ok, name them.
I know of no interest except from London Hems who are looking at all types available as you would expect.
Cynical old me thinks that this is some sort of attempt at getting a 145 into the market place by slagging off the rest. More than likely by someone who has probably not flown all of the 3 types mentioned earlier in role.
It would be interesting to know if anyone from Eurocopter or McAlpine management are on this thread.
Of course all IMHO
