I posted the original link to the film, not to provoke controversy, but because I liked the inter-reaction between the helicopter, the car and the music.
I do remember when Jay Kay was on Top Gear being interviewed by Clarkson, he said that he was really into 911RSs, and Clarkson looked puzzled and asked "why, surely one day it will try and kill you?" JK just looked bemused. Good job he didn't mention he was also into helicopters!
But, I thought then that the real similarity between a helicopter and a 'real' 911 is nothing to do with the mechanical configuration - it's all to do with the tactile feel and feedback that they both provide.
The 2.7RS is a still regarded as one of the greatest cars of all time, because it is so light and responsive. All the controls respond to the smallest inputs and you can feel exactly what the car is doing, or about to do - exactly the same as a good helicopter.
Both can bite back if mis-handled (perhaps not suited to Clarkson's driving style
), but with care and concentration there is no reason why both are not blissfully safe and addictive fun.
Everyone should have a helicopter and an RS
One difference though - the R44 is likely to
depreciate, whilst a 2.7RS is likely to
appreciate.