A fascinating thread, and some worthy contributions from all participants.....
And now some obvious honesty.
1.Its a fantastic aircraft when it is online.
2. Like any aircraft...its as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike when its broke.
3. MD helicopters are woefully inadequate in spares back-up.
Who, in their right mind would buy one from this useless american company? Let alone buy another?
I agree with Volrider. Its the Rover of the Helicopter world.
Let it R.I.P