new astrea equip?

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hodad200
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new astrea equip?

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astrea up in the new 407. heard it tonight, doing some training. can't wait to actually see it on patrol. any pics?
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Post by hodad200 »

of course, the one place i forgot to check. thanks.
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mike
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No problem the copter looks awesome. :)
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Post by mike »

they wont be using the MD500D's anymore?
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Post by 2912N »

As for now this is the only one. The 500's will probably be around for some time to come.

Having sat in both I have to say the Astars of able are more comfy and roomy inside.
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Yeah I can tell.
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Post by mike »

it looks like one of SDPD's old jet rangers.
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Post by 2912N »

The basic shape of it is the same (roughly) as the old Jet Ranger...but it is a totally new helicopter other than that. One of the downsides is that it has the same rather tight cockpit of the Jet Ranger. Put a couple good size guys in there and they are rubbing shoulders through the whole flight.
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Post by mike »

ive been in a bell 407 it looks nice.
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