Some light bed time reading. Had a quick read and I'm glad that it covers some points close to my heart, no true 30 minute run dry time (despite misleading promotional material, manufacturer's claims, loop holes added by the FAA, etc), political face saving not to purchase the 101 for the second requirment (having already having had to purchased the previously cancelled 101 for ths SAR).
And the usual 'mission creep'/increasing requirements from the Canadians (typical of most countries in this business). Found it interesting that this is the likely reason that the Canadians don't stick it to Sikorsky for fear of being countersued.
Everyone's a loser, especially the service personnel that need the aricraft and the taxpayers footing the bill.
Waiting to see what happens now. Any bookies out there taking bets on this?