47 running costs
The 47 as already stated ideal for training, I teach on this aircraft at the moment, but some parts for example 47D1 engine baskets, common as rocking horse poo. We have been trying to locate 1, not easy. The Schwiser 300CBI is the new trainer, I think we will be moving to one next, very cost effective, timed life items are longer, cheaper, more common to find at any flying club. Worth giving them a thought. There was a good rumour that Bell would re make the 47. Now that would be fantastic, but the timed life items would need to change, but what a trainer, as stated the autortation is a no branier. I feel it also caters for the larger student, I am 6 foot 240lbs and I have bigger students too. I love the 47.... It would be a real shame to see them stop flying...