R22 / Enstrom / Hughes 269
Hi. Being a helicopter virgin can anyone tell me the honest differences in operating costs if I were to buy an R22, Enstrom F28 or Hughes 269?
I have heard a Robinson will cost a private owner on a private Cat C of A £20k a year upkeep all in, if he does 70hrs pa. What is the lifespan in calendar years and hours of an R22?
Would an Enstrom be the most complex and therefore the most expensive to run?
Some have said the Hughes is a happy medium albeit with a speed penalty.
Your experiences and do's / dont's would be much appreciated.