All I can say without going to see it again is that its red in colour G BX..something I think.. I will find out though for you.
The paint work suprised me as it made it look pretty well new. The datcon was 700+ something from visual memory. The seats were a grey material covering. The cockpit was equally as tidy.
It is my understanding a 480B was sold and this machine was a consideration in the bargain price. Sounds like yours?
I had an hour in an R22 today and took a nervous lady friend for a local area flight. I spent a good half hour doing the preflight and looked at it with new eyes so to speak.
It really is a clever compact piece of kit and the design from an engineering bias must be applauded. I really was very alert as to how the machine handled today and tried my utmost to ensure her comfort at all times. It reminded me of a lean, sensitive and alert animal, a bit like a working Spaniel.
I still believe all said and done, in daylight, good weather, with nothing creative by the pilot they are an excellant machine, sensitive yes but given respect will always give an honest account of itself.
Personally I believe if you can get it right in a R22 then this must be a good grounding / springboard to other types.
The Enstrom transition is going to be quite interesting..
