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Old 16th Mar 2008, 18:13
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Davy07

No, its pretty straightforward to move up to the 225 - after all its a variant and only a differences course... EC recommended only 5 hrs to go from L2 to 225, but that worked out OK, plus a non-rev line check.

You will recognise the philosophy and concepts for the screens from the L2, but on the 225 all those annoyances on the L2 have been done away with - its really a very easy aircraft to operate. Just a few problems eg the button that was used to select OEI HI/LO on the L2 is the one that selects OEI CT on the 225 (yes, there is a third OEI FADEC stop on the 225) and the forward button under the collective is the one for OEI HI/LO. I found that was the hardest part and just kept pressing all the buttons including the windscreen wipers until I found the right one! That was my excuse anyway

You will find the "user interface" including the autopilot takes another step up of about the same size as the step from 332L to L2. Even manual flying is easier. Enjoy...

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