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Old 16th Feb 2010, 11:01
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biggles99
 
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oh dear.......

this is turning into yet another Robbie bashing thread.

It's so unecessary.

We are all entitled to our opinions and preferences, so why not leave it at that?

For some, the Robinson range of helicopters is horrid, for a whole number of reasons. Very little is going to change their minds.

For others, the Robinson range of helicopters are the best machines there are, for a whole number of reasons. Very little is going to change their minds.

For everyone else, start with the facts.

The statistics on numbers sold, number of accidents by hours flown, number of fatalities, number of pilots who trained in a Robinson are available to those who are interested.

I for one would like to know how many current helicopter pilots there are now compared to how many there were in 1975, so if anyone knows please post the answer.

And if you believe that helicopter flying should be more than the preserve of those paid to learn by me, the tax payer, and of those who are millionaires, then the Robinson range of helicopters has opened up the skies to thousands of pilots who otherwise would be grounded.

Big Ls.
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