Is Robbie still saying helmets & Nomex required to fly/ride in the R-44?
It is a recommendation, not a requirement.
Monday, July 31, 2006 - Robinson Helicopter Company
Safety Notice SN-40
Issued: Jul 2006
POSTCRASH FIRES
There have been a number of cases where helicopter or light plane occupants have survived an accident only to be severely burned by fire following the accident. To reduce the risk of injury in a postcrash fire, it is strongly recommended that afire-retardant Nomex flight suit, gloves, and hood or helmet be worn by all occupants.
http://www.robinsonheli.com/srvclib/rchsn40.pdf