Robinson R66 (merged threads)
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I went around the Factory late last year and there was no sign of anything relating to the R66 and no discussion about it. Seems it's all in a restricted area.
No doubt, like other Robinson products, it will probably be a sales success in due course, but as ever, it doesn't mean it will be the best helicopter for the money (new or used).
Enstrom really should be marketing the 480B better, it's a very good package.
No doubt, like other Robinson products, it will probably be a sales success in due course, but as ever, it doesn't mean it will be the best helicopter for the money (new or used).
Enstrom really should be marketing the 480B better, it's a very good package.
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nigelh, please be careful with the pilots changing the seats around statements. Where I operate the CAA is getting so strict that a pilot may no longer remove a quick release door of a R22/AS350. A licensed engineer on type must remove seats incl the co pilot quick release and even has to certify the bambi bucket and once it is hooked certify the installation.
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"Where I operate the CAA is getting so strict that a pilot may no longer remove a quick release door of a R22/AS350. A licensed engineer on type must remove seats incl the co pilot quick release and even has to certify the bambi bucket and once it is hooked certify the installation."
At some point it will be so out of hand, that you cannot start-up anymore!
Than everything will stop. The CAA-"specialists" will all get fired, because if there is no one flying anymore we don't need them!
A couple of months later we start again (all by ourselves) and hopefully it will be many years before CAA is all mad again!
Cheers,,3top
At some point it will be so out of hand, that you cannot start-up anymore!
Than everything will stop. The CAA-"specialists" will all get fired, because if there is no one flying anymore we don't need them!
A couple of months later we start again (all by ourselves) and hopefully it will be many years before CAA is all mad again!
Cheers,,3top
As far as i am aware the seats are designed to be idiot proof and therefore a pilot can change them !! But i agree on your point ....as for the 480B being under rated i couldnt agree more . I have seen them for years and never ever considered owning one . After flying an AS 350 for many years going back to a 206 feels like going from a ferrari to a bus ...when i jumped in and flew the 480B ( not with any view to buy one ) i liked it straight away . 3 blades make for a much nicer experience in comfort and manoevreability ..no neg G issues etc and it has to have the best cockpit of ANY heli incl the 350 !! Masses f room with 3 big pax and a perfect place for the dog in the footwell !!! Have done a hundred hrs in it now and honestly do not miss the 350 ..especially the bills . I reckon it costs 1/3rd of a 350 to run and probably 25% less than a 206 . 3 1/2 hrs endurance makes up for lack of speed ( 115kn) as most places can be reached without fuel stop. Good 4 yr old machine with under 1,000 hrs will cost around £300k same as a 20 yr old jetbanger with 5,000 hrs !!
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RHC now accepting R66 orders
Robinson is now accepting orders for the R66. This info comes from my RHC dealer.
RHC is now accepting R66 orders. The base price with standard equipment is $770,000 and the required non-refundable deposit is $75,000. Serial numbers will not be assigned and delivery dates will not be confirmed until after FAA certification is complete.
The R66 will be sold through the dealer network and RHC is currently accepting R66 dealer applications. We will be submitting our application to add the R66 to our R22/R44 dealership and we are compiling an order list to submit along with our application. If you would like your order to be submitted along with our application, please let me know and I will forward purchase documentation as soon as it becomes available.
The R66 will be on display at Heli-Expo in Houston, TX on February 21, 22, and 23, 2010.
The R66 will be sold through the dealer network and RHC is currently accepting R66 dealer applications. We will be submitting our application to add the R66 to our R22/R44 dealership and we are compiling an order list to submit along with our application. If you would like your order to be submitted along with our application, please let me know and I will forward purchase documentation as soon as it becomes available.
The R66 will be on display at Heli-Expo in Houston, TX on February 21, 22, and 23, 2010.
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R66 photos and pricing
I see there's some information now available, ahead of HAI's show in Houston, on this page here.
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Look what I found!
Robinson Helicopter Company Newscopter Page
Prices to download as well, no direct link from the Robinson site though!
Prices to download as well, no direct link from the Robinson site though!
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http://www.r44sales.com/documents/RH...essRelease.pdf
The following data is taken directly from the RHC press release which specifically states that "R66 SPECIFICATIONS ARE BASED ON PRELIMINARY TEST DATA AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE"
The following data is taken directly from the RHC press release which specifically states that "R66 SPECIFICATIONS ARE BASED ON PRELIMINARY TEST DATA AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE"
Weights:
Gross Weight - 2,700 lbs
Empty Weight (incl oil & avionics) - 1,280 lbs
Max Fuel (73.6 gal) - 493 lbs
Passengers and Baggage (with max fuel) - 927 lbs
Performance:
Cruise Speed - approx 120 kts
Max Range (no reserve) - approx 325 nm / 375 statute miles
Hover Ceiling IGE - over 10,000 ft
Hover Ceiling OGE - over 10,000 ft
Rate of Climb - over 1,000 fpm
Max Operating Altitude - 14,000 ft
Gross Weight - 2,700 lbs
Empty Weight (incl oil & avionics) - 1,280 lbs
Max Fuel (73.6 gal) - 493 lbs
Passengers and Baggage (with max fuel) - 927 lbs
Performance:
Cruise Speed - approx 120 kts
Max Range (no reserve) - approx 325 nm / 375 statute miles
Hover Ceiling IGE - over 10,000 ft
Hover Ceiling OGE - over 10,000 ft
Rate of Climb - over 1,000 fpm
Max Operating Altitude - 14,000 ft
Robinson taking orders for R66 at $770K
Just noticed this - is this new or did I miss something?
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Nigel: "Matari ...you probably have the answer by now but all of those seating configs can be changed by the pilot by just moving seats , so yes you can have duals and 4 people . Great machine and best value on the market by a mile and v v cheap to run 10 /10"
The rear seats in the 480B look impossibly small when the front seat is in place - and thats with the front seat moved quiite a way forward and duals removed. The front seat passenger looks then like he obscures much of the pilot's view to the right.
At least the R66 looks like it can carry 5 with duals in place?
To me, the thing that would make the R66 a non starter for a private owned machine would be the 12 year limit.
Does anyone know if R66 will have the 12 year limit?
The rear seats in the 480B look impossibly small when the front seat is in place - and thats with the front seat moved quiite a way forward and duals removed. The front seat passenger looks then like he obscures much of the pilot's view to the right.
At least the R66 looks like it can carry 5 with duals in place?
To me, the thing that would make the R66 a non starter for a private owned machine would be the 12 year limit.
Does anyone know if R66 will have the 12 year limit?
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Performance and Pricing
Sloane Helicopters have released prelim performance (nothing seems to have changed from Robinsons previously given figures) and pricing $790K ex factory here
Can't believe I'm the first one on here...
http://www.robinsonheli.com/prarchiv...ertificate.pdf
Certification acheived. I wonder when the first blade will delaminate
Certification acheived. I wonder when the first blade will delaminate
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Have any been shipped to customers yet? I heard that they had a few sitting on the show room floor ready to go.
Would be interesting to hear how they are going in the field.
NiB
Would be interesting to hear how they are going in the field.
NiB