I don't think Mr Robinson when he conceived his idea of the R22/44 family thought that because his machine was cheaper than other manufacturers it would end up being used for everything from sight seeing to mustering.
The original design was for Small business owners, execs, pilot training etc to have a helo that they could get from A to B in without too many checks and too much tech. Cessna has the same idea with the C-150, C-172 etc.
The Robinson is well made true and there are plenty of them around (due to the low cost of $$$$) however you get what you pay for.
As long as folks are realistic about the machine they fly in terms of its and their own capabilites, life is good.
Incomming!!!!!
