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Old 2nd Feb 2006, 11:58
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NickLappos
 
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Heliport,
I did fly the first flight on the S-76 prototype, back in 1977, and did much of the original flight testing. It was an impressive aircraft from the start, and I am proud of all those who operate her around the world. The high time bird now has about 30,000 hours (Air Log)! Many of the records we set back in 1982 still stand, a testament to the advances the 76 made to helo flight.
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