CS and BM....I have been flying rotary wing for 39 years, over 23,000 flight hours globally doing work like heli-logging, construction, and fire-fighting. I Do not spend my time bashing any manufacturer on any forum anywhere. I still fly Skycranes and yes, go help out on occasion at my friends helicopter flight school flying, 47's, 44's, and 206's.
Both of you and I, have nothing in common. I only state facts, not innuendo to form my opinions.....but, I do get critical when outsiders start forming little known opinions from second and third hand information.
So henceforth my sarcastic stab at reminding all (you) that this is a forum for flight crews. You are both guilty of bashing a product you know very, very, little about.
When I instruct on the R44, I feel confident and safe...I read all the A.D.'s and service bulletins...check maintenance being performed ( how and by whom), and ensure log books are accurate. So have you done that recently....either of you?
Not a sky god speaking with attitude....just a worn out broken down helicopter guy that gets sick reading a bunch of bleating from people with lack of knowledge and education that can only be found within our helicopter industry.
Off my soapbox now....
