B9,
Re the choice of AS350 to replace UH-1B - you talk crap son - myself and an Air Force Squadron Leader were hauled before a high level RAAF/RAN committee to fend off a late bid by Bell with Kiowas to replace the Huey - 500's were never in the hunt - AS 350 was a mile in front! Having done two out of three tours at 5 Sqn and ADF Helo School instructing on AS350 there is yet to be produced a better basic trainer (except for the UH1B!).
GAGS
E86