Thanks guys enjoyed the reading.
Seems to be a bit of polarity in opinion - some say it is a disaster, some say it is fine. I am intrigued in the comment that it is cheaper and more reliable than the 332L. I am still wondering why it is disappearing - is the two bladed system such a problem?
Also does any one know if it is the same blade and SCAS systems as the 214B?
Has anyone out there done external lifting with one? And the fire fighting one in "rotorheads at work", anyone out there flown one on the fires?