Pros: Hughes 500
Fast, agile and loads of fun, the Porsche supercar of the helicopter world.
Hughes 500 is a excellent helicopter on which to build turbine hours for fun or a career in helicopter aviation.
Good solid training platform for an initial PPL (H) , or type rating after following on from the S300.
Fast cruise speed for cross country flight in the UK or to destinations abroad.
Positive control inputs and feel.
Bags can go in the back for that fun trip away.
The first time you start a jet engine and that grin is from ear to ear!
Cons: Hughes 500
A little snug for the two rear passengers it is really a 2+2 sports car.
Restricted view for rear passengers.
Controls can feel heavy as there is no hydraulic system is assist.
Turbine helicopters are not cheap but they are really are good fun!
Lack of stowage if carrying passengers in the back.