kevin_mayes
I like your ideas or anything similar to keep the 47 flying. The helicopter itself still fulfills a role in the industry , the problem is the lack of factory support. If the Bell factory no longer wants the hassle they should hand it over to someone who does.
I agree the limited liability and lower insurance for group ownership would be very significant in lowering costs.
On a side note there had been some news last year that the Hiller 12 design was purchased by China with plans to put it back into production. Something like $80 million invested but I have heard no news lately.
A glimmer of hope that these older models may live on.