That was pretty good NF. But our A-Stars are being outfitted and painted right now. Should recieve the first one in a couple of weeks and have alll six by July. And the next 6 by November or so.
Went to the factory school and flew one of the brand new ones home. What a pleasure, and even with the 40 kt winds on the way back, it out handled the 520 hands down. But, we are comparing apples and oranges as you are talking about just about 300 hp and 1,500 lb difference.
While the Notar may have its place at sea level, it is a shame that the factory is falling short. We have had a 520 sitting in the hangar for two months waiting for parts from the factory. And another one is due a main hub. It was ordered a month ago and we are hoping to have it in several weeks.
And by the way, even though according to a power check on the same day showing a better then spec engine, at 2.4K msl and 85F, the Notar is temp limited. Now I call that real usefull in SoCal area.