ITD is speaking pure treason!
The whole type rating system should be abolished for small helicopters.
Is that not what the Yanks and their exemplry FAA do now?
Are not Type Ratings based upon weight of the aircraft (12,500 pounds and up....) or by some very unusual handling issues....(jets for example)?
Why should one have a different "type" rating for very similar aircraft.
Differences training perhaps....ah hang on a mo'....how would the CAA and the "Old Boy" Club justify their existence, income, and self promotion?