I know that Bell is going to have some...well..."issues" with the 505 before it reaches production.
Was that supposed to be enlightening? A better piece if info might be to tell us what new type design programs HAVEN'T had "issues". In fact how many STCs can you tell us about where they haven't had "issues" that required a change?
One of those issues is trying to produce the thing for "around" a million dollars, which I think is impossible if they use U.S. labor. Wait until that workforce in Louisiana threatens to unionize. Bell will move that plant up to...hmm...Canada, perhaps? faster than you can say, "Merde!"
Is Frank not using US labor? You didn't seem to be concerned with his price structure or his labor cost. Speaking of which why the concern over the 505s CG and baggage compartment location but not so with the R-66 when they're similarly located? If you're not biased. Perhaps I missed your comments on that elsewhere?