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This paper describes the flight testing of a suite of H ~ controllers designed using linearisations extracted from a new nonlinear model of the Bell 205 helicopter. Details of the controller designs are presented, together with a comprehensive analysis of simulation and flight-test results. These are complemented by an evaluation of qualitative and quantitative handling qualities information...