I am in total agreement with the Martian who also lives in the delectable Duchy. I was on the Sioux when the Gazelle entered service and I recall being impressed at how difficult it was to see it when down in the weeds doing its job. When I converted to type I felt it was the best machine we could have had. Why should the AAC get on the 'Bigger, Heavier More Expensive' trend? It can only mean a smaller Corps as we can't afford an adequate number of helicopters.