Thankyou, its all making sense now, I think!
So in a R22 the DATCON starts to turn over as soon as the engine is switched on?
In a R44 the DATCON starts to turn over when the collective is raised?
So does the flying hours relate to the DATCON?
If so, the minimum PPL(H) 45 'flying hours' in an R44 are ALL flying hours where as in an R22 a portion of the 'flying hours' are whilst still on the ground?
If that is the case, I still don't understand why an R44 might work out cheaper in the long run unless the PPL(H) hours are actually logged whilst in the air meaning that with the R22 you are only getting say 45 minutes for every hour paid in the air, whilst in an R44 you are getting a full 60 minutes in the air.........hence in the long run it may be cheaper?
I hope all of this makes sense and I haven't missed the point?