Police helicopter crashes onto Glasgow pub
Helimutt, I fear you missed my point. But you have made a good one. The offshore oil industry is geared to the capacity provided by helicopters and there is currently no viable alternative. However, there are two Norwegian shipping companies looking into boat to rig transfers which are cheaper, safer and more comfortable for crews. I am have only ever flown fixed wing and think I will now stick to what I know. I respect the versatility offered by rotors particularly for medevac, SAR, slinging and essential crew transfer, but there are other areas where alternatives should be considered. This is perhaps the wrong thread for that debate.