Best light corperate heli?
 

Currently fly a R44 for a guy who was thinking about upgrading to a light turbine. Wants to carry 4-5 passengers with overnight bags and mostly flies to/from small often tight sites. 300nm range + reserve is desireable.

Any ideas?:confused:

I think price limit is about 1.5 million euros, maybe less.

Was thinking 2nd hand Squirrel or Longranger. EC120 or B206 would hardly have the power for 4 pax and tight sites.

Bell 407 - feel like a stuck record, but a fantastic machine for passenger and pilot - plenty of baggage space, climbs like an elevator with MAUW from tight spots and flies like a dream - not on commission I hasten to add, also operate a 355N

I second the 407. Pilots dream and my passengers love the speed and
comfort. Of the limited amount of A-Star time I have, I think the 407 is
best all around. 206L is not in the same league.

I agree ref the power of the 407 , the rate of climb even has to be kept in limits !! However i prefer the 350 for passengers with all facing forward and the open cockpit which almost all of my passengers prefer for charter work. Also there is very little leg room if you are tall where the 350 you can stretch your legs . I use the 407 for heliskiing in Canada and it is excellent.:ok: