Originally Posted by
liftman
Guys, the school I chose is using R22 or R44 for training no Cabri option. i can afford 44, just like to know if training on it is so far better then 22 to justify higher epxense.
So please advise about that
Cheers
NO, NO, a thousand times, NO!!!
If you plan on being a career pilot you "may" benefit from 25 hours in the R44 so you can teach in it,...if there are any students who can also afford it (they are few and far between).
If you want to "maybe" get on as a summer R44 tour pilot, then you'll need at least 50 hours in it (when you have 500 hours total time) but that R44 time should be as a paid CFII, not out of your own pocket!
I've got just over 100 hours in the R44 (all bought and paid for by me) and I can tell you that thing is a HUGE waste of money!
Go with the R22, its safe, reliable, and a lot of fun to fly,...especially after you kick out the extra weight (i.e. your instructor) and start flying solo!