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Old 28th Dec 2008, 16:02
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@helonorth

I think Blenderpilot was trying to avoid the expression "overconfidence".

Yes, I`m pretty sure you can fly a Bell407 as a low timer (don't get me wrong: a ppl pilot with 155 hours in my eyes is a low timer) as long as all the systems are running smooth.
But what if... if the FADEC decides to turn on some of those little colorful lights (FADEC FAIL, FADAC FAULT, FADEC DEGRADED). There is a good reason why even Bell Flight Academy teaches those manoeuvres in a sim first.

Like I said before, yes a ppl pilot can fly a Bell 407 but make sure (s)he`s got an experienced safety pilot with her/him. Otherwise it might be an expensive gain in experience.

@BlenderPilot

I know what you are talking about. The biggest problem is to calm down when you are jumping from one aircraft into the other. Before hitting the starter button make sure you know which aircraft you`re in: Bendix or CECO, 206L, L I or L III, 407 or BO105 DB vs CBS etc... I always had a hard time to get into that EC120 after flying 206s for the entire day.
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