Rattle from prev page: It would be interesting to know the Datcon difference between a new trainee in a 22 and a 44. As the 22 time is rotors running, all the time warming up and shutting down is charged for (and counts towards the magic 45). If we plot a 65 hour pass rate, in a 22 the real flying time is considerably less. So although a 44 will cost more per hour, you may pass in "less" hours. Autorotations are free after all in a 44!
Thoughts?
Autorotations in the 44 are only free if you're solo and minimum weight. A 'free' autorotation in any other condition will spoil your day, or possibly cancel it entirely.
We charge Datcon for the 22 and Datcon + 0.1 for the 44. I'd say that marginally favours the 44 because most students take longer than 6mins to start up and shut down.