one EC130 B4 or two EC 120 ? please help to choose

[Paulsddd]

we are looking for private use heli with at least 7-8 seats and can not decide ...
Looks like its about the same price for one 130 as for two 120 ( low time)



may be someone can tell me what can be a diference in Direct operating costs for those two models?

or any other thoughts?

Please - dont tell me to have something different than EC - because I`m just in love how EC looks and how roomy is cargo section..

Thanks
Pauls

[RVDT]

Contact EC - they have 2 programs - PBH (Parts by the Hour) and Satisfly.

PBH is a tailor-made service contract that covers:
All D level scheduled and unscheduled Repairs & Overhauls for dynamic components -- Blades and basic equipment are included. Part replacements are guaranteed within 24 hours through standard exchange, thanks to dedicated inventories
Life limited parts replacement -- At the end of their service life, all parts are replaced by new Eurocopter-guaranteed parts
Mandatory modifications -- All the parts you receive are at the latest standard including the mandatory modifications as defined in Service Bulletins.Satisfly - Specially designed for corporate customers who are flying an average of 200 hours per year.

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[helibee]

Gidday , really depends where you are flying , heat wise , and how much time you will spend full , we had 2 44s instead of a big heli
it worked out great because if we only had two pax it worked out half price , if we took 6 { using both 44s} , the pax loved it being in one and looking at the other , it worked well

another thing is from the owners point of view , is he / she someone who needs to be seen........ or do they just need transportation
there have been alot of 120s sold very soon after they have purchased , you must ask why eh
Iam in a 130 its bloody great , really good range and from a pax point of view , they love it

all the best:}

[rotorfossil]

Re 120. A good idea in theory. Looks nice, five seats, plenty of elbow room, rear loading hatch and clear space from hatch to cabin if rear seats removed. Usual problem: Five people plus bags plus reasonable amount of fuel doesn't compute, particularly if a lot of option boxes have been ticked, and most kit is optional.