Emergov
Like I said, I can accept the argument that "ok it's a lemon but it's what we have got, so let's make the best of it and get on with the job". That is probably a widely held view by many involved. You are correct that negativity for it's own sake is unhelpful but "the truth will set you free".
What I find impossible to understand is that, with all that has happened and what we now know about the limitations and problems with this aircraft, how anybody can still defend the decision to purchase it in the first place or even praise it. To say that it will eventually be proven to be a good buy is very optimistic to say the least. I am trying hard to think of another ADF major procurement project that started so badly but eventually proved to be a success, perhaps someone can enlighten me??? Even if you can think of one, anybody could name another 10 that went from bad to worse.
In my personal experience with B/F helicopters, easier, simple, reliable normally always means better.
Last edited by AFGAN; 19th July 2010 at 12:17.