Interesting figures. Does anybody have recent HEMS, commercial ops figures? There are a lot of "old generation" aircraft listed which in my opinion can spoil the figures. There are no argument from my side regarding new generation vs old generation(single/twin). A very important point listed earlier is the experience level of the pilot. The question remains-where does a pilot gain sufficient experience in a good safety environment?
Regarding the police argument. Has any one made a comprehensive study prooving or disproofing that the current activities cut crime? That should surely settle it either way?