Kate can have a ride on my chopper any day, but back to helicopters...
Thanks for the replies, i'll probably go for 'Nora', running costs seem to be more predictable and affordable and at least she isn't going to be 'on the blob' 10 months of the year being taken to pieces by the maintenance guys.
Brand new squirrel would be a different issue but i'd have to go for a cheaper (used) version with less hours etc.. 206's and Enstroms are always an option.
I'll have a look at shavenhavens.com and grizzlyoldgrowlers.com before making final decision!