Originally Posted by
Helicodger Pilot
I'm not bashing the R-66, but you really should consider the Enstrom for high altitude flying. If you feel the need for turbine power, the 480B is an alternate to the R-66.
I agree with chopjock- flying in the mountains or anywhere with potential turbulence, a fully articulated rotor head is a better choice. (Now hunkering down for the inevitable storm of controversy...)
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Hello HP, no controversy coming, just facts :
In Swizerland there are 12 R66 and only one 480 operating.
Just in Austria and Switzerland, there are more than 100 Robinson helicopters operating plus all the 206 family.
Our VF who not realy flies at SL seems to like much the 206.
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