Merlin Mk3 is technically advanced however it has issues, ie high basic weight which adding blade fold will not help in the slightest. The ramp is far too steep and has caused knee injuries to pax bussing and debussing at anything above walking pace. The engines are not that robust, the gearboxes are made of cheese and the airframe fizzes and thats before Mk3 has been near the seaside. I've been told that the FAA doesn't want it as its not the right aircraft for them however as CHF are fighting for survival they will accept anything remotely RW. As Talk split said its a train crash in the making and its no-one but the senior managements fault. The new 2* at JHC said only 3 weeks ago, Ck Mk6, Pu Mk2 and Mn Mk3 are all linked and all are at risk due to funding.
Last edited by Neartheend; 15th Jul 2011 at 17:10.