Years ago the theme was "care free handling" for helicopters. This included HUMS, data logging, improved engine management and cockpit indications, etc etc. All very expensive and complicated.
Some of us said "For proper carefree handling, instead of all that, just give us more power and a transmission that you can't overstress with that power, either AEO or OEI. We can then look outside the cockpit at all times, during approach and landing, far safer than looking inside at gauges when things go awry".
It still holds true today.
Upland, glad you enjoyed your flights yesterday. Agusta have gone a considerable way towards the above.
Last edited by ShyTorque; 4th Jul 2008 at 19:51.