R66
I attened the safety course in Decemeber .
Frank had dismissed the diesel engine , could'nt find a unit with the performance needed for the job . So they are looking at a light turbine .
the plans have been put on the back burner a bit but he did confirm the name R66 , It's gona have 5 seats a a luggage compartment and a coulpe of cup holders optional extra's of course.
I have flown the R44 with the factory A/C works well and the vents on the ceiling look well blended into the interior. will be great for that sticky hot summer in USA .
The T-bar is ugly as !!!! and i nearly gave up flying b 4 i began cos it's not what i dreamed a helicopter control to resemble , but it works really well and if you used a modified stick i think you would loose the full travel free movement you have with the t-bar because you sit low in a Robie and under yer knee would just restrict the travel , the standard stick is ok in a s300 cos thats like flying a soccer mom mobile , and other heli's ya sit more upright .
Well if they bring out a cheap light turbine it will be easier for the newer pilots to get some turbine time instead of waiting until the time is right