Originally Posted by IdahoFlyer

I was actually mildly chastised by the DO on behalf of the company ownership for throwing the gear down during my off-airport landing. My judgement call to extend the gear allowed me to land the aircraft with no damage whatsoever despite the mountainous terrain. The company owners would have liked to get a payout from the insurance company and now they are stuck repairing an airframe that they would like to be rid of. I was given the impression that the owners were disappointed to learn that I didn't total the airplane. Perhaps it's the company owners rather than the DO that aren't too pleased with me. Anyhow, I'm always looking for something that would provide me and my family with more financial security, but Ian the mean time I'll keep enjoying my turbine flying here in the northwest.