View Full Version : R44 opreators in Orlando?
Heli-Ice
24th Sep 2008, 12:24
Can you guys point out some R44 operators in and around Orlando Florida?
I will be attending the NBAA convention there next month and would like to take a ride in these sophisticated machines :)
Is any of you coming?
Old Skool
24th Sep 2008, 14:55
you have one oppsosite the convention center on International drive, i can't remember the name. Others are along 192 a little further south, Still plenty of tour places to choose from. All start at about $15 - $20 a tour.
Heli-Ice
24th Sep 2008, 15:04
Old Skool
Thank you sir.
RavenII
24th Sep 2008, 16:07
The guys on 192 next to that stupid fake castle are really nice, i can recommend them.
Heli-ice - do yourself a favour and go to Hi-Hover's place - the Orlando Helicentre in Kissimmee. Fly with a very experienced and capable pilot/QHI/examiner in a Jetranger rather than risking life and limb in an R44 - I have seen how they fly them there!
What Limits
24th Sep 2008, 20:27
But why fly in a forty year old Jetranger (with a very old pilot) when you could get into a brand new R44?
Why fly in an R44 with guys who think transitioning at low level across 8 lanes of high speed traffic is the way to operate safely and look after your passengers?
Anyway, Hi-hover is a chum of mine and I bet you won't find a better helicopter pilot for many miles around. There may be a reason the Jetrangers are still going after 40 years - don't think we'll see too many Robinsons with that sort of track record.
I think the only time he gets in a Robbie is when he has to do a check ride on someone. He has another pilot who is a 44 driver but also throws himself out of serviceable aircraft a lot and so is clearly nuts:)
Heli-ice can do what he likes but I know which option I chose for my family and I.
Heli-Ice
25th Sep 2008, 09:33
Crab
Thank you for this, I will have a look at the guys at Hi-hover.
About risking life and limbs in an R44... well, I am married I'll take my changes! :}
Old Skool
25th Sep 2008, 22:07
Tam did my JAA CPL ride a fair while back, very nice chap. He didn't hardly look scared once, nerves of steel.