we are going through the process of deciding whether this machine warrants further consideration from us. (read as spending money to actually go to a different country to test fly)
i would like to ask you ec-145 drivers what you feel are the good/bad points with this machine
the numbers look fine for our utility type missions, BUT, what is the ride like for exec transport ?? My understanding is that EC has changed the blade design to help quiet and smooth the ride, and added a vibration dampner. is the translational buffeting anything i should be concerned about (exec transport) ??
what REAL numbers are you getting at say 7200 lbs for airspeed ??
what is the stability like in gusty 10 - 25 kt winds, bags all around required ??
we are now flying a 407, so the ride/speed issue may play a great part in our decision
and no, we are not relying on these responses to make a final decision, just to get some feedback from people actually flying the bird
