I think the main difference between the current mil and civil rules is that the civilians tend to winch train at a single engine hover weight, whilst the mil can be committed. With new aircraft coming in 2012 this will be less of an issue.
Any news on how the AW139 is progressing/developing for the SAR role? Feedback from a couple of civil operators show it is not quite what the brochure promised.
Did SAR (H) make a wise choice and if not what will they do better for 2012?
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