TOTTIGOL, I have flown in GOM, in the EC175.
EC225 -I do not know what loads you are being asked to carry out there, but in the rest of the world 19 pax and their bags for normal crew change flights in an EC225 is no problem!! There are about 150 UK 225 pilots who would agree with that. The baggage hold takes 350 kgs of bags. I personally have never had a bulk out in an EC225 but it happens occasionally especially demanning and up manning when personal tools are involved.
The only offshore pilot I am pissing off is you as you continue to trash a helicopter you have never ever flown and I probably doubt you have seen and I continue to confound you with simple facts.
My motivation to sing the EC225 and EC175s praises is clear and it is very nice and easy because both machines are outstanding helicopters.
The big Q is what is your motivation. What is your vested interest in trashing helicopters other than those you fly. I do not trash other helicopters. I stick to what I know. What exactly is your problem?
Lets start by establishing just how informed you really are:
1. Have you ever flown the EC225
2. Have you ever flown the EC175
3. Have you ever seen either an EC225 or an EC175.
Now I will wager a fiver you refuse to answer at least two of those questions. Please also do try to be honest. I will know if you spit out a pork pie.
Lets see how much substance there really is behind Tottigols vitriolic postings.
PS I do not understand your strange statement about the IFR reserve. To be clear, this reserve is for holding not for Flying to the alternate. Maybe you yanks do it different to us in EASA land.
DB
Last edited by DOUBLE BOGEY; 27th May 2014 at 15:35.