Which Rating? R44 or B206 Jetranger?
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R44 v Jet Ranger
Faced with the decision of wanting to complete a conversion on to the R44 or the Jet Ranger, what would people choose with a view to employment commercially at a later date? What are the opinions of those who have either rating (or both) and work commercially?
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Are you getting the rating in order to get your ATPL issued from a military ticket?
If you are aiming at a pure commercial post (i.e no instruction) you are limited to non seasonal work (pipeline and powerline) and the Jetranger is the only choice.
If you are heading for Police / Air ambulance then at least you will have had experience on Allison engines - Twin squirrels and BO 105 are the older generation aircraft used and both use Allison powerplants.
If you are aiming at a pure commercial post (i.e no instruction) you are limited to non seasonal work (pipeline and powerline) and the Jetranger is the only choice.
If you are heading for Police / Air ambulance then at least you will have had experience on Allison engines - Twin squirrels and BO 105 are the older generation aircraft used and both use Allison powerplants.
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As stated above JET RANGER! There is no question as you will require Turbine time to advance any further. Not to mention, depending where you are located, the 206 is generally accepted as the "work Horse of the Light industry.
Cheers, OffshoreIgor
Cheers, OffshoreIgor
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Everybody, let's not forget that it depends a lot on how many hours he has plus in which market or area of this world somebody is flying. In the North American Market (or let's say U.S., because Canada is a bit more relaxed) the money wasted on Jet Ranger time is probably better spent on something else, like an instrument rating etc.
Let's face it, if you are a low time commercial pilot, your chances of getting straight into turbines are fairly limited. Many companies in the US however are implementing R44 and are quite happy to let you fly them- so, that's kind of the stepping stone into turbines for later on.
Don't worry about spending money on the Jet Ranger because it has an Allison 250 Engine.
Contrary to what others have to say here, it won't help you at all to get into Twin Squirrels or Bolkows, etc just because ot is the same engine. Trust me, I know.
Though, I have to agree, an Allison is an Allison.
Good luck.
Let's face it, if you are a low time commercial pilot, your chances of getting straight into turbines are fairly limited. Many companies in the US however are implementing R44 and are quite happy to let you fly them- so, that's kind of the stepping stone into turbines for later on.
Don't worry about spending money on the Jet Ranger because it has an Allison 250 Engine.
Contrary to what others have to say here, it won't help you at all to get into Twin Squirrels or Bolkows, etc just because ot is the same engine. Trust me, I know.
Though, I have to agree, an Allison is an Allison.
Good luck.
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Thanks very much everyone, that's all useful info. One of the factors that I had considered was that the R44 is cheaper to run than the Jet Ranger (OK you also lose one pax and a bit of luggage space aswell in the R44). This has led more commercial companies to turn to the R44 as a substitute to the Jet Ranger. I wonder if Jet Ranger time abroad (I am in the UK)is as expensive as R44 time here? Any thoughts anyone?
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If you have the luxury of money, do the Jet Ranger. In fact if your really have the luxury do it at a factory school. Its a duble whammy which makes you more attractive.
Robinsons fill a certain need in todays world, but you dont have to be part of it.
Sort of like that date you had once and want to forget............Somebody mentioned 500s, which brings up another good point in todays market if you want a job. Look into Eurocopter (factory school), it seems everyone is going that way and MD 500s are soon destined to be in the Museums(Mcdonnell and Douglas died years ago and the company keeps getting sold to benefit parachuting Execs). Good Aircraft, dont get me wrong, just bad marketing above the Sales staff.
Robinsons fill a certain need in todays world, but you dont have to be part of it.
Sort of like that date you had once and want to forget............Somebody mentioned 500s, which brings up another good point in todays market if you want a job. Look into Eurocopter (factory school), it seems everyone is going that way and MD 500s are soon destined to be in the Museums(Mcdonnell and Douglas died years ago and the company keeps getting sold to benefit parachuting Execs). Good Aircraft, dont get me wrong, just bad marketing above the Sales staff.
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Guys,guys,(or should I say Gals) the R 44 is an alternative to the 206 if you don't need the 5th seat.But unlike the turbines you can't hurt it too much because the drivetrain can handle the full engine power.And it will sling more than 100#.Aerial Recon outside of Edmonton (that be Canada) has operated them for @ 7 years now doing God knows what. But if you have the $$$ to waste go ahead,
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PLEASE STOP!!!!!
Are we talking about Helicopters or Kiddie cars?
You can't be serious about a Robbie of any model being a serious contender to anything other than a VW Beetle can you?
Come on people, let's get serious. Have you heard of any 150K per year Robbie drivers? Yes it's a great trainer, but and that's a BIG BUT! They are not a serious Commercial Helicopter so PLEASE STOP THE INFATUATION WITH A STUDENTS TOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers, OffshoreIgor
Are we talking about Helicopters or Kiddie cars?
You can't be serious about a Robbie of any model being a serious contender to anything other than a VW Beetle can you?
Come on people, let's get serious. Have you heard of any 150K per year Robbie drivers? Yes it's a great trainer, but and that's a BIG BUT! They are not a serious Commercial Helicopter so PLEASE STOP THE INFATUATION WITH A STUDENTS TOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers, OffshoreIgor
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Actually I do not know any body that makes 150K. But there are more and more operators out there that make good $ with an R44 and don't have the cost associated with the turbines. It's pretty simple R44= $300K @ $400?hr: 206=900K @ 600/hr. who's going to make more with less?
Lu: SN #24 in R22 POH adresses low RPM and subsequent fuselage contacts.
Lu: SN #24 in R22 POH adresses low RPM and subsequent fuselage contacts.