I wish there was a study on how often ex- R22 CFIīs were involved in pilot error related accidents later in their career versus pilots who did their intial training and first hours in other types.
I am close to 8000 hours now and have 2500hrs as CFI (1600hrs in R-22) and I can immediately tell if someone flying with me has R22 experience. R22 pilots are just that more nervous and ready for something bad to happen to you. Itīs really beyond just the character of the person. I have many times said to my fellow pilot be it student for type rating or co-pilot at work "..so I guess you have been flying R-22īs"
Not been wrong yet. The R-22 is an unforgiving trainer and will not tolerate mistakes. If that is good or bad in a trainer I donīt know, but it sure builds different pilots.