Are Robinson helicopters good?

The cause has yet to be determined, but the type of helicopter is well known to accident investigators: the Robinson R44. It is the world’s best-selling civilian helicopter, a top choice among flight schools, sightseeing companies, police departments and recreational pilots. It also is exceptionally deadly.

Are Robinson R22 helicopters safe?

The Good: The R22 is hands-down the world’s leader in civil helicopter training. It is like the Cessna 152 of the fixed-wing world. The helicopter is reliable, cost effective and safe if operated within its guidelines.

Why do so many Robinson helicopters crash?

The cause of the crash was unknown in nearly 60 per cent of the cases. The Californian-based Robinson Helicopter Company attributes the crashes to “excessive or inappropriate pilot inputs”. In other words, the pilot’s response in a sudden low-gravity situation has been incorrect.

Is the Robinson R22 hard to fly?

Fun to Fly The R22 is light and therefore low inertia and therefore extremely responsive to flight control inputs. On a big helicopter, you nudge the cyclic and then wait “a while” for the input to have any effect.

What is the range of a Robinson R22?

240 mi
Robinson R22/Range

How much is a Robinson R22 helicopter?

R22 Cost. The R22 has a suggested retail price of $318,000 (ex factory price, USA) and the value on the second hand market is dependent on component time in service.

What is the most reliable helicopter?

The World’s Best Military Helicopters The Boeing AH-64 Apache is often cited as the leading military and attack helicopter in the world.

Which is the safest helicopter in the world?

Mi17-V5 among safest of helicopters in world: IAF veterans- The New Indian Express.

How far can a Robinson R22 fly?

250 nm
Specifications & Dimensions

Max Airspeed (Vne)	102 kts (189 km/h)
Cruise Speed	up to 96 kts (178 km/h)
Maximum Range (no reserve)	approx 250 nm (460 km)
Hover Ceiling IGE at 1370 lb	9400 ft
Hover Ceiling OGE at 1300 lb	8000 ft

How much does a Robinson R22 overhaul cost?

Services available include but are not limited to:

Robinson R22 100Hr/Annual	$1,200
Robinson R22 Annual	$1,300
Robinson R22 2200Hr overhaul	$15,000
Robinson R44 100Hr	$1,600
Robinson R44 100 HR/Annual	$1,700

How far can a Robinson helicopter fly?

How far can they fly? The Robinson R44 has a maximum travel range of 550km’s (or 300 nautical miles) with no reserve.

How fast is a Robinson R22?

117 mph
Robinson R22/Top speed