Helicopters for class I

[EHM-1392 Justin]

Greetings all!
I noticed there was no question asked yet about this subject, at least not in the major forums.
It's about the new introduced helicopters. You can fly the Bell 406 and the Agusta 109 for all Class I flights I read. Now if a class I flight for a normal B1900D takes about an hour and fifteen minutes at a an average speed of 260kts, and the helo's can only manage about 140kts or even less, how come they fly on the same timetable with the same arrival times if this is hardy possible to archieve? On shorter routes from i.e. the EHAM hub to EHRD Rotterdam you do can gain time though, skipping most taxiing and SID/STAR procedures, but I wonder what kind of thoughts were in the management's minds when implementing helos in the standard timetable.. I'd sooner think they'd be more suitable in the business division as helicopter flights are in real life more in use for charter flights.
Oh and btw, am I the only person with FS2004 having difficulties with the Agusta 109 model and some missing gauges?? Could be my fault i dunno! :]

Thanks for any responds,

happy landings,
Justin

[EHM-0948 Bruno]

Hi Justin,

The arrival time is estimated. You don't need to comply it when flying the helo's.

Basically we had implemented it on class 1 due to technical reasons. Later we will adjust them to a more suitable Division or to a special class.

About the Agusta 109, we tried both models and everything ran well. IF you still feel dificulties, please contact our Fleet Manager, Robert Szikszo.

Hope that helps ...

Kindly Regards,

[EHM-1392 Justin]

Thanks for a quick answer, it explains. it's a good idea of getting helicopters involved, you don't see it that often so once again Euroharmony is setting new standards :8


Greetz, Justin

[EHM-0948 Bruno]

Thank you Justin.

We always want to set new standards ... 2006 will give us more challenges either ..

Regards,