RB, sorry for the delay but I was busy flying something faster than your 76, this one even has standard glass windshields and our company is not shortchanging its pilots with inferior quality cast acrylic stuff.
About 500 hrs of the faster heavier and more capable aircraft last year, and yes hitting a bird @ 150 kts TAS shall leave a mark anywhere it hits.
Believe me, we grieve our colleagues as much as you do as we know that something catastrophic had to happen to get two experienced pilots that quick.
I am glad you like your new "heroe" job, however I recommend you stay away from the coolaid, and I am shure you know what I mean.
