SASless and Yarba
The B212 is a good old bird. Never did say it wasn't. The EC155 is also a good aircraft but a much different technic is required to manage it. It is not the perfect CAT A helicopter. There isn't any that I am aware of at the present or near future. I've never been in a B212 that could climb at 800 fpm, indicating 110 kts thru 3000 feet with 10 pacs and baggage. However, I would gladly trade some of this performance for an airconditioner or a window you could open.
SASless next time you plan on passing thru Las Vegas drop me an e-mail and I will buy the first beer. Will buy all the beers if you can show me you have a check-ride the next morning.