DB when I did my EC225 differences course in the aircraft at Marignane (pre-sim days), I seem to recall doing 5 hrs (L2 to 225) and my colleagues did 8 hrs (L to 225). We were tough in those days!
Anyway, glad to see that EC have improved that. We do something similar for a differences or type rating + OC course now that we have the Sim.
Although I have to say, it might be better to do a shorter course, put the guys on line for a bit, then do more after say 3 months. Although all the ground is well covered on such courses, I'm not sure how much is retained by a pilot for whom its all very new.
Last edited by HeliComparator; 29th Aug 2013 at 10:57.