so why not funnel the Money to an existing proven provider.
- the RAF you mean
Auto hover modes are great for getting people out of the water or using a hover trim facility for the winch op to 'fly' the aircraft but bugger all use for decks (except little ones that you treat like a big drum anyway).
Unless a full S92 bid to cover all the SAR flts is submitted and accepted, winchops and winchmen of the future will have to endure the 1.4m high cabin of the AW 189.
