Old grubber I am much much closer to the design hub for the 101 than you can ever imagine old boy. Believe me, I am being kind when I quote 50:1 for maintenance. If word got out about the real figures, all hell would break loose and AW would never sell another 101.
llama/antonio: read my posts slowly and carefully - I have never criticised the 101 for its capabilities, not once. God only knows if I had to fork out £40-50 million quid for one helicopter I'd want ot to everything and more, with bells on
The cab is very capable. So too is a McClaren F1. It is simply NOT a practical helicopter for ANY job....it is over engineered. Nearly every modern heavy helo in the world can do what the 101 can do....for a quarter of the price.
Capiche?