Boys!
my 2 cents....... i have flown the 500 in alot of different situations only the D model i have about 2000hrs in them and to this day ( touch wood) have had no real major probs! it would be the best production long line platform i have ever used and with good Dailys an some TLC from engineers is a great safe work horse! it's old tested and proven! not a fan of the new blades though cant lift as much.
MG.