you didn't see the type of events experienced early in the 407's history.
Good point. No doubt that the 407 mechanical malfunction rate seems to be improving over time.
I don't think comparing the 480 to the 407 is an apples to apples comparison
I am very much in agreement on this point, and was not intending to suggest that they are comparable. The 480 is the turbine I have the most experience with, and has a superb safety record, so it made me wonder about the reasons why the two are so different. There are about 130 480's flying vs about 800-900 407's, so no doubt that the 407 flys many more hours per year on a fleet basis, and that needs to be taken into consideration.
I am planning to do the Penticton mountain flying course in the near future. Keep hearing rave reviews.
