In Florida but British and setting up a small operation there, really want to give the 47 a try but fuel economy is a killer in the present climate.
Joey Rhodes from the Bell 47 association has been very helpful with information and it seems that the G model is one of the preferred options for these types of operation.
I would love to offer something different to the 22 but realise that I might alienate myself from a whole raft of career pilots who NEED robbie time, am investigating leasing on an informal basis an IFR R22 trainer as and when I need it.
At the moment the plan was a 44 (astro) and a 22 but the 47 is tugging away at me to give it a go. Got to do loads more research before I dive in - thanks for the replies and advice so far.