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Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2018, 09:12
Replies: 431
Views: 204,363
Posted By FLY 7

I'd definitely recommend getting your PPL (H) as...

I'd definitely recommend getting your PPL (H) as a starting point. That in itself will teach you a lot. Although, don't expect it to be done in the 40 hrs. Enjoy the learning process but expect 60-80...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2013, 17:26
Replies: 431
Views: 204,363
Posted By FLY 7

I understand, from an experienced instructor who...

I understand, from an experienced instructor who has undertaken the official conversion course, that the R66 can fly fairly easily hydraulics off, but some manoeuvres produce an exceptionally heavy...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2013, 15:34
Replies: 431
Views: 204,363
Posted By FLY 7

The R66 is not EASA approved and there is some...

The R66 is not EASA approved and there is some uncertainty if/when it might be.

I think the private helicopter market 'peaked in 2000-2008.

However, in the current climate, I would imagine...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2011, 10:20
Replies: 431
Views: 204,363
Posted By FLY 7

Agree, the saving is in the power plant, but as a...

Agree, the saving is in the power plant, but as a bigger helicopter I'm still surprised how much weight appears to have been saved.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2011, 08:02
Replies: 431
Views: 204,363
Posted By FLY 7

Interesting, from the price list above, that the...

Interesting, from the price list above, that the R44 weighs so much more than the R66.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2011, 07:58
Replies: 431
Views: 204,363
Posted By FLY 7

Not to mention the limited life depreciation :ooh:

Not to mention the limited life depreciation :ooh:
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Jan 2010, 08:57
Replies: 431
Views: 204,363
Posted By FLY 7

I went around the Factory late last year and...

I went around the Factory late last year and there was no sign of anything relating to the R66 and no discussion about it. Seems it's all in a restricted area.

No doubt, like other Robinson...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2009, 17:44
Replies: 431
Views: 204,363
Posted By FLY 7

If it was my money, I'd much rather put it in the...

If it was my money, I'd much rather put it in the already proven, similarly priced, Enstrom 480B.
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2009, 11:50
Replies: 431
Views: 204,363
Posted By FLY 7

Probably. But not because Robinson...

Probably.

But not because Robinson helicopters are the best (many people loathe them). It's because:

1. Robinson products are cheap/affordable
2. As such they have captured market control ...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Feb 2009, 10:00
Replies: 431
Views: 204,363
Posted By FLY 7

Front cabin looks quite spacious, but rear must...

Front cabin looks quite spacious, but rear must be tight for three. Be interested in the performance of the new RR 300 turbine.

I'd like to have seen an articulated 3 or 4 blade rotor (without...
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