Some comments on some things posted here.
1) The crappy crazy quadrant of the C+ is gone in the C++ and will be gone in the D. But forget about the nifty "selector switch" paradigm. There will be levers in Sikorskys probably forever. (or until all the old test pilots retire)
2) The D will have the same old seats (pilot & aft divan) and doors. Nothing's changing there.
3) There will be no change to the wipers on the 76D. Too bad. (Development flight test never happens in the rain!!)
4) There WILL be a solution the the obstrusive glaresheild and knee knocker panel on the D. The gear handle will probably move and reduce the size of the lower panel. The glaresheild will be "telescoping" to provide some flexibility. It will be narrower too. (But Nick's comment about kicking the nose out of the way is spot on)
5) There will be NO "round gauges" on the EFIS. Get with the times.
6) and of course, back to Pratt power. Brand new engine for the D. Think B available power but with cruise fuel flows similar to C+. (supposedly!)
Of course all this is a RUMOR I heard from my neighbor's dog.
