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Old 24th Feb 2001, 00:50
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chips_with_everything
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Interesting numbers Lu. Although I'm having trouble with translating the stats into reality.

The 206 is particular is an unreasonable comparison IMO.

First of all I would not class the 206 as a basic training helicopter, I can't imagine there is much flying done in those by novice / inexperienced pilots.

Secondly the B206 is known as the safest single engine aircraft (fixed and rotary). I think it's a bit much expecting a cheap piston basic trainer to match that.


More meaningful numbers would be comparative with other 2 seat trainers, both rotary and fixed wing. Even better if pilot failure and aircraft failure can be separated.

Anyone??

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