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Jun 21st, 2003 at 3:17am

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Hi All,Bell 206L 4  it's my favorite helicopter from bell i love the way it looks sounds and moves a true love for it one of bell's newest heicopters and i think it's the best i live in new york and the NYPD has a 206L-4 i see it fly around now and then i just love it !!!!
what do you think of the Bell 206L-4
P.S. Thank GOD for Alan Devins the guy that made it possable to fly one FS2002 !!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Reply #1 - Jun 25th, 2003 at 3:36am

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You're not going to like this ... but to my eye it's looking a little dated now. A well developed & reliable workhorse no doubt but comparing it to the latest Eurocopters & machines from the MD Helicopters' camp - the 206 (B & L) a little too old fashioned for my eye....
 

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Reply #2 - Jun 25th, 2003 at 4:15am

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The 206 does look dated.

That isn't always a bad thing though. For any flashy role (Police, Fire, News) the newer choppers have a definite looks advantage.

In the light VIP role I'd go with the 206. It has a classic sort of shape that sorta reminds you of a luxury car. Big square sides, big windows, even the stretch limo look in the 206L. Smiley
 

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Reply #3 - Jun 26th, 2003 at 11:40pm

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Reply #4 - Jun 28th, 2003 at 5:25pm

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As far as bell 206 -B & L 's go most of them are standard basic models but now and then some are customized you dont see that to offten,one is the OH 58 thats  another cool helicopter but in general most of these bell helicopters come in all different styles .
 
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Reply #5 - Aug 3rd, 2003 at 7:49pm

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My dad has 5,000 hours in Longrangers for Delaware State Police and loves them. He thinks it a good, reliable helicopter with good servies from Bell. He also flies the 407 and loves them.
 
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