Just how many 1976 vintage 206's actually have SAS/Auto Pilot gear?
Not many. However the reason I raised the question is that a new "low cost" SAS/autpilot for the 206B, 206L, 407 and certain Eurocopter models has become available over the last 18 months and might possibly have been installed in this helicopter given the way in which the helicopter is used. My personal experience with this SAS/AP suggests that it could be a real bacon saver given the conditions in which the helo was said to be flying.