Just joined the club...been interested in learning to fly next year. I have been looking at the R44 for awhile now as it looks like the perfect family ...
The R-44 is as unsafe as any other helicopter in unexperienced hands. Its not the machine,its the pilot with inadequate training. The R-44 has several quirks...
Greetings R-44 gurus, perhaps you could entertain a few questions,<br><br>1. What is involved in the 2000 overhaul, how long will these airframes really ...
what's the difference between the raven and the astro?<br><br>also, could anyone explain pop-out floats to me?<br><br>thank you for your information and...
The Raven has hydraulic assisted cyclic and collective. The Astro has an electronic trim system.Pop out floats are emergency flotation devices that inflate on ...
I have not gotten my Instrument license yet but am planning on it. I am also looking into purchasing a R44. All of the Robinson documentation states that the...
I know they have a turbo or turbonormalized one in the works. Lots of rumors about an R-55 or an R-66 but I think they are mostly rumors. I sure would like ot...
Hi guys,<br>just joined your group and thought I'd introduce myself.<br>I'm a 40+ year old truck-driving spotter who has spend the past 10 years on building a...
Hi Guys, Ok so lets talk about R-44's on here. I just aquired a 1997 Astro and am in progress of getting up to speed in it. Going to the factory school next...
Hi Guys, Ok so lets talk about R-44's on here. I just aquired a 1997 Astro and am in progress of getting up to speed in it. Going to the factory school next...
Congrats on the new bird Jim. Are you running your own company and have plans to use the R44 commercially? If so, what plans do you already have for it? What...
... much ... am ... Hi Mark, Thanks for the message. I am running my own company doing scenic flights, tours and aerial photography. I had my Schweizer on a...
... much ... am ... Hi Mark, Thanks for the message. I am running my own company doing scenic flights, tours and aerial photography. I had my Schweizer on a...
... much ... am ... Hi Mark, Thanks for the message. I am running my own company doing scenic flights, tours and aerial photography. I had my Schweizer on a...
Hi guys, you may or maynot have heard/seen my website covering the Production of Robinson helicopters: http://members.tripod.com/r-22/ I am looking for any...
Hi all - I am trying to justify my dream to spend lots of money (that I don't have) to learn to fly helicopters. It seems like even if I get my certification,...
Hi Everyone, I have a book question. I’ve heard that Canadian helo test pilot Shawn Coyle has come out with a new book on helicopter aerodynamics and flying...
Hi, I met Shawn at HAI and picked up a copy of the new book. It is approx twice the size and information of the first book. I think he did a great job on it....
I have noticed quite a few requests for information on R44 air conditioning. I am an A&P Mechanic and I know of a company that has been developing a system for...
Many of you have been chatting about the need for an air conditioning system for the R44.... well, one is now available!!! It has been designed by Performance...
Hi, I'm working on a public helicopter database at www.helis.com/database This is a collaborative project to find helicopter related information where anyone...
i am learning to fly a 44 and would like to purchase a slighty used ship also looking for a good safe instructor my home is monroe mi e mail with info or...
Just joined up so wanted to say hi! I run www.flightsbyhelicopter.com, providing heli-tours worldwide. Anyone want info on booking a flight? I'd be delighted...
Just joined the group and thought I would say hi. I've am in the final stages of aquiring my commercial helicopter licence ( a dream of over 20 years) and have...
Hi All, I just started a free online magazine called Helicopter Monthly. It doesn't cost anything or assault you with popups, so give it a try and send me...
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