All,
I'm going against my promise to not post again, but this time will truly be the final:
Ask ANY aircraft manufacturer how much revenue that are forced to set aside for their liability insurance, potential lawsuit judgements and the laboriously detailed testing their country's aviation authority demands. The number will be staggering, I guarantee you.
THAT is why the same part that costs $10 for an auto will cost $100 for a helicopter. It's simply a matter of economics.
Over and out.
PS
Do I think Robby makes a bad rotor blade? Yes. Should they give us an even better price break that what they're offering? Yes.