To: Chips
I am working with Helidrvr to get the chart on the Internet and it shows the complete comparison between the ten different types of helicopters. The major point that was obviously missed is that the Robinson helicopters have suffered 35 rotor loss or rotor incursion accidents and four of them occurred last year. The NTSB is investigating to see if the design of the rotor head had any influence in those accidents. The rotorhead design defect was the major thrust of my report on the certification of the Robinson helicopters. If in fact it is determined that the design of the rotorhead was the cause of the accidents then the NTSB will force the FAA to de-certify the helicopters until a new design can be incorporated.
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The Cat