If we are going to compare closeness to the Merlin project then I am closer than you all think!
I know exactly what caused the crash in Scotland and what corrective action is required to prevent this from happening again. The aircraft was not at fault, only the procedures used to clear the aircraft for flight.
This is a good helicopter, a world beater and as professionals we should all support this project as much as possible.
There have been many occasions during the development of the EH101 where many aircraft would of crashed but the EH101 allowed the crews to keep control and save the crew and the aircraft. A true indication of the safety of the aircraft in question!!
I agree with Pat Gerard, what do you guys know about it and we know more than most!!
Ask the questions and we will provide the answers as much a possible but please do not condem one of the best helicopters ever designed and do not condem the jobs of 4000 of the people who are employed to make the EH101!!
And finally.....Merry Christmas to all you Sceptics!!!!