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Not sure on the comparison to the 206, never done a lot in them, but on flat ground I can grab the blades out front of the 407 when they are stopped, of coarse they are higher when turning and I agree you are or should be aware of your blades when you hop out, although we as humans are prone to brain farts at times.
oh and I'm only a short arse so the blades are pretty low.
No not a bad red light, just an amber "center cyclic" light if you don't have it centered.
And on back on the topic, I have no problem with getting out with the engine running, always have done and still will, never had a problem, yes there could be a day that I do, but as long as you are careful and you don't go far away (eg inside for a coffee) It makes the job run better, as a bush pilot you don't always have a crew man to help out, in fact I never seem to have one? hmmm....maybe I will run take a shower!
I think our camp water supply has been thawed out?