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
The auto's are easier. The hydraulics are nice. With just you and an instructor on board it has gobs of power. So in those respects the safety margin will be greater. It is also roomier and more comfortable. So if you only plan to fly an R44 or larger helicopter after you obtain your license, then by all means learn in an R44 if you can afford it.
However...if your plan is to teach, then you will almost certainly be teaching in the R22, in which case you will want to start with the R22 like almost everyone else.
The school here has a student who is quite large. He is paying for his private in an R44 because the R22 just isn't comfortable for him.