Rotorhead posted an extract from some radio show, where he said that Part 96 had not been promulgated.
I am wondering then why the CAA are allowing so many ZU aircraft to operate on a commercial basis in SA? NAC/Helicopters Unlimited are operating a ZU Puma on commercial work, and have done so for a long time. This particular machine, registered ZU-BRK has been flown for commercial gain in rescue operations, slinging operations, and the commanders of this particular machine are well known aviation personalities that are highly skilled and professional, and that would go for the maintenance of the machine as well. Yet, having it on the ZU register, does not necessitate maintenance like that on a ZS machine. The professionals that fly that machine, are safety conscious, just like the professionals that were involved in the flying of the Huey. So where does one draw the line? Maybe Rotorhead can explain why he never bothered to make a fuss of "the old boys" operating this machine, or why he never tried to stop the commercial operation thereof?
Furthermore, all you aviators out there, must bear in mind that the maintenance of this machine is controlled exactly the way the Huey's maintenance is controlled. So what makes the difference? Maybe its because that Puma is operating a long way away from the Waterfront Helipad?
Rotorhead's argument about the Huey and ZU aircraft are so filled with contradictions, its hard to understand the logic of this guy. Maybe Rotorhead should come out of the closet and identify himself, so that we know why this thread went the way it did.