Bob: I fly a Safari helicopter which looks a lot like the Bell 47. I did
my helo dual in a Bell 47 D-1. The Safari is much simpler. Just the rod
end count is much less, there are no hydraulics and the Safari is capable of
higher cruise speeds. The Safari is just one of several two seat
helicopters that can outperform a Bell for both speed and cost of purchase
and operation.

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"Bob Kuykendall" wrote in message
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On Aug 27, 7:37 am, "Gig 601XL Builder"

Bell 47 rule?

Paraphrased, there is no cheaper/more economical/more efficient way of
achieving vertical takeoff and landing than with a Bell 47 helicopter.
If a proposed rotorcraft or VTOL aircraft is simpler and/or less
expensive than a Bell 47, either the price is unrealistic or the
aircraft will not fly as promised.

Bob K.