What does the 5,000-hour lifespan TBO cover, and how is the HX50 able to avoid calendar life requirements, normally the bane of your existence if you’re a private helicopter owner? Hill proves that everything about the HX50 has been well thought out from the point of view of the ongoing demands of owning the aircraft, not just flying it.

And these demands are minimal, offering a huge advantage to the prospective owner/pilot. Basically, you take control of how often you fly the helicopter, you monitor its condition, you are rewarded with an aircraft that over time retains a high residual value.