crunchingnumbers,
Thanks for your reply, it was good! I think you hit spot on....
We should have a more practical approach to risk assessment which is where some authorities lack either understanding or courage.
I think in our case it may be the authorities that lack a really good and deep understanding in the subject. When they are not sure about the matter and dont have a thruly understanding of the Helicopters performance (maybe don't have the resources...) it's easier for them to say as a authority that you just always have to be PC1........
This however could have significant impact on some operators but also on the hole HEMS industry in that country.
Thanks,