This really will create an uproar at the FAI in Lausanne since the claim of a world record has been submitted by Eurocopter for ratification. This in the 200th anniversary year of Trafalgar too. How low, or indeed high, can they stoop I wonder.
“France expects every pilot to do his duty and to make spurious claims of world aviation records…??”. Ah well, no doubt they will blame perfideous Albion again for getting at the Nepalese to scotch their claim. Bet there are a few red faces at Le Bourget this week.

Shame since the Ecureuil AS350B3 is a bloody fine chopper though as a “plank” pilot I really have no personal knowledge.

Cheers,

Trapper 69

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