Originally Posted by
NickLappos
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Don't give in so easily to the demon of crappy helicopters!
Nick
As a pretty inexperienced helicopter chap I have had the pleasure of learning a lot of good stuff from your contributions to this forum. I was, therefore very surprised by your comments regarding EC products. I am British and therefore not overly disposed towards our neighbours across the channel. However, having been part of a military school which has operated the Squirrel for over 75,000hrs with no recorded cases of Jackstall (intentional or otherwise) I think I might br forgiven for suspecting a case of 'American is best' here. I really hope I am wrong. Have you personally encountered Jackstall in the Squirrel? If so then please describe how easy it is to encounter. 130 instructors wait with bated breath to hear how close to disaster they come every day flying this deathtrap.[/I]