RVDT,
Thank you for reply. Most helpful - especially the
icon.
I have flown both. ICAO licence holder. Done the differences training, not that much different. Prettier to look at inside and yes, no levers on the roof.
EASA have only recently made this recommendation to make the C-2 a different type rating from C-1. The problem is when you want to convert an ICAO licence and type rating you need 350 on type. The BK117 C-1 was until, March of this year, grouped with the C-2.
The additional cost in doing a full conversion course onto the C-2, after doing the differences training and flying it, plus having BK117 listed as a type rating on an ICAO licence entitling the holder to fly both, is simply excessive.
Nice pics though.