Collective Bias,
visibility is bad, but, that doesn't mean we can't do the job...
We have got the 4-axis but we are waiting for the SAR modes. for the moment when you are below 60knots you can transition to auto-hover at the selected radio-height.
patniven & heliski,
I was talking with an Agusta pilot a few days ago, and he told us the weight increase is coming shortly this year, they just need to change the tires and landing gear.
We have the same problem with the aux. tank, 1450kg max. because of weight. not C.G. problem with the SAR version.
Regards.
Aser