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Old 21st Feb 2013, 05:32
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hueyracer
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Ask 3 pilots-and you will get 4 different opinions...


It all depends upon where you want to fly the machines...

I have seen Belly tanks with a retractable filling hose, i have seen Buckets with Powerfills.....but:

Every system/helicopter is only as good as the pilot operating it..


I do not understand some companies/customers insisting on Multi-Pilot operations in Multi-Engine-helicopters due to some dodgy "safety regulations"....


A single pilot/single engine helicopter (when well maintained), flown by a well trained and experienced pilot is as safe as a ME-helicopter flown by 2 experienced pilots......

One more thing comparing the bambi bucket to the belly tank:
The bambi bucket can easily be repaired-even in the field..