Tranquil,
Any of you Robo wizards able to divulge some basic data on the R44.
I am no wizard but own and operate an R44 clipper II regularly.
Average disposable load
4 large adults and full fuel is usually OK (so long as the adults are not called Pavarotti!)
Cruise speed
100-110 Kts
Average fuel consumption
60L/h
Any pertinant limits ie. Start and shutdown, Crosswind and downwind hover
Crosswind not an issue as you can almost always operate into wind on takeoff and ldg. IMHO (and I repeat I am no wizard) over 30 kts wind (at ground level) things can get quite interesting, over 35 kts things become uncomfortable and over 40kts I draw the line.
Any major handling problems to watch out for when flying them
the usual issues, vortex ring, mast bumping as well as other general chopper vices.
SB