Need BO-105 info

[Gummy]

I am interested in the BO-105, and need any information on it anybody would care to give. Problems, benifits, costs, personal opinion, anything you care to throw in would be appreciated.

[Flying Bull]

Bo 105 - which model? The short one, the CBS?

Old but reliable helicopter. We´re still operating four.

I´ve read about some cracks in the fuselage from time to time, which have to be fixed - but are no concern to flight safety.

Uses about 180 to 200 kg Fuel/hr - 2 1/2 hrs with the main tank.

Nice to fly, very responsive to the controls, can be flown trimmed without stick, just with collective and pedals ;-)

Very save and forgiving, if you don´t push it hard over the limits.

Skid´s can take a lot of punishment (touchdown with 30 kts i.e.)

Any further questions? ask.