Only flown 700+hours in the S76C but my back gives me more trouble now than ever before. I used to work in ships engine rooms, up and down ladders, pretty physical work much of the time, and never ever had a back problem in 17years. Just returned from two week holiday, nearly 3 weeks out of the seat, and my back was fine. One week in, my back giving me trouble again. Maybe it's just the sitting on my ar&e that's doing it?
As for just changing types?? Now that is funny. we don't even have any new a/c on order for our base
AFAIK, never mind the fact that the contract renewal will probably state new technology required for 2010.
Oh well, mustn't grumble.