407 v B206L

[M/V]

Hi,
I was wondering if any of you have flown both the 407 & L3/L4 Longranger and what were the differences ie payload,range,etc.
Can one fly the 407 with six pax and still have some range?
What about the reliability of the 407? Any posts/advice would be most appreciated. M/V

[B Sousa]

With a few hundred hours in the L series and just a few hours in the 407, I can say from the aspect of tourists and Charters that the difference is Day and Night.
Now that Bell has most of the bugs out of the 407 I think its going to be a fine Aircraft in the single category.
Its faster, hauls more without loss of power and is a bit more comfortable with the four bladed system. (providing all are tracked)
In comparing prices for a new L4 and a 407 based on the reults in time saved on Charters. I think more folks will opt for the 407......
My 2 cents