@TaRAAASHBAGS They have doors. They're just optional. I usually choose not to fly with them because it gives you a bit of extra space as well as extra air through the cabin.
it gets so terrible hot in there with the doors closed on a summers day. If you knew how hot, you would gladly take the doors off too :) Can't have any loose articles in the cabin though or they could fly out and hit the tail rotor. During sling operations you take one door off so you can stick your head out the window to look at the load under the helicopter. Yes even in winter :) Very cold.
@TsuKing Ha ha thats amazing! I would love to fly r22's and Im trying to find out how to do it, but thats all I want is a written list of what didgits to press and what leavers to pull but what ever web site I look at its just never there. I think it would be good to know how to start one bacause in the flying lession I wont get confused when the instructor tells me what to do:)
Oh well I hope somebody who knows reads this comment and writes back:)
You might want to have a look around on the internet for the R22 Pilot's Operating Handbook. I had a look myself but I couldn't find it, except places where to buy one. When you go fly a R22 you would need to know most of the stuff in it by heart anyway. There is time to do that while doing the flying course, but I guess you could start early. Just don't go flying without a license :P
our CFI also would have us set the main rotor side by side also. as soon as the engine started we'd hit the clutch so the actoater would start tightening the v-belts about 5 seconds or so but that one seem to take a little longer.Someday, I'get back into the cockpit. Other wise Thanks for the video.
not to be judgemental, but shouldn't you start out with the rotor side to side instead of front to back. i am a student pilot also it is just what my instructor told me, because it a warning for people letting them know you are going to take off, nothing personal
The most dangerous bit for people on the ground is the tail rotor. The main rotor's position will not indicate anything to a passer by (think about 3,4,5 blade rotors).
The 2 most important things to prevent accidents on startup are to have the strobe light on when you turn the main on, and looking for people and shouting "clear!" before you turn the ignition. Having the rotors front to back also reduces the risk of fuel trucks etc. driving into them.
I would imagine any airport your flying into without a specific destination, they would do the same. I only flew in and out of my flightschool there so can't say for sure.
I LOVE that clutch noise! Best part of the start imo
bigblockz8 2 months ago
I hate the R22s... The fact that they don't have doors scares the hell outta me...
TaRAAASHBAGS 10 months ago
@TaRAAASHBAGS They have doors. They're just optional. I usually choose not to fly with them because it gives you a bit of extra space as well as extra air through the cabin.
Satchmo10th 7 months ago
It is so smal :-D
csapilot1 1 year ago
I can believe they sometimes fly those things without doors, I mean what if the pilot forgot about the seat-bealt
DillA380pilot 1 year ago
@DillA380pilot
it gets so terrible hot in there with the doors closed on a summers day. If you knew how hot, you would gladly take the doors off too :) Can't have any loose articles in the cabin though or they could fly out and hit the tail rotor. During sling operations you take one door off so you can stick your head out the window to look at the load under the helicopter. Yes even in winter :) Very cold.
TsuKing 1 year ago
@TsuKing Ha ha thats amazing! I would love to fly r22's and Im trying to find out how to do it, but thats all I want is a written list of what didgits to press and what leavers to pull but what ever web site I look at its just never there. I think it would be good to know how to start one bacause in the flying lession I wont get confused when the instructor tells me what to do:)
Oh well I hope somebody who knows reads this comment and writes back:)
Untill then I am clueless:)
DillA380pilot 1 year ago
@DillA380pilot
"what didgits to press and what leavers to pull"
You might want to have a look around on the internet for the R22 Pilot's Operating Handbook. I had a look myself but I couldn't find it, except places where to buy one. When you go fly a R22 you would need to know most of the stuff in it by heart anyway. There is time to do that while doing the flying course, but I guess you could start early. Just don't go flying without a license :P
TsuKing 1 year ago
@TsuKing Ok, that sounds great! Il try my best to find one :)
Thanks for the advise :)
DillA380pilot 1 year ago
Ah the good old HP... man, screw those Betas and their higher-than-thou tails. :D
r3d3r3d3r3d3 1 year ago
V BELTS!!!??? you mean like a cheap upside down ride on mower. is it a briggs and stratton engine? i wouldnt fly in one of them.
fannybaba 1 year ago
The R22 was designed for ease of learning and ease of flight. It is small, but for a first timer they are a LOT of fun.
Data1701E 2 years ago
turbines are easier. The R22 was designed as a cheaper, less expensive learing machine
alanbstard4 2 years ago
Holy yikes, there's not enough room for your d**k in there!
conradragzoff 2 years ago
Is it radio controlled ? ;-)
AussieAviator 2 years ago
love that sound when the vee belts tighten, and the govenor takes it above 80%
22640cal 2 years ago
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casablancahc 2 years ago
some vids don't show this
headstockfagburn 2 years ago
At last a low RRPM horn check 4.54!
headstockfagburn 2 years ago
i saw a cyclist on a bike flipped in an airport parking lot in Canada
emforty2 2 years ago
One of those flipped over at my airport. (CYBW) Calgary, Canada
speedbird6431 2 years ago
Yes.
fr8ycat 3 years ago
Very good wheres this???
Colin...UK Pilot
colin5016 3 years ago
Van Nuys, California.
fr8ycat 3 years ago
Notice the K in front of the Airport ID?
motokid032 2 years ago
Is this the one they crashed in piru?
IronOvercast 3 years ago
Noth that I'm aware of. It was retired shortly after my checkride.
fr8ycat 3 years ago
nice take off.
wagner55 3 years ago
Awesome video!! I've always wanted to be trained in a helicopter but it probably wont be for a while :(
cbarn360 3 years ago
Yeah, that brings back memories.
I was fixing to solo when our school closed.
our CFI also would have us set the main rotor side by side also. as soon as the engine started we'd hit the clutch so the actoater would start tightening the v-belts about 5 seconds or so but that one seem to take a little longer.Someday, I'get back into the cockpit. Other wise Thanks for the video.
Have a safe flight to All!!!!
TamakoAkai 3 years ago
not to be judgemental, but shouldn't you start out with the rotor side to side instead of front to back. i am a student pilot also it is just what my instructor told me, because it a warning for people letting them know you are going to take off, nothing personal
royaltonrotors08 4 years ago
The most dangerous bit for people on the ground is the tail rotor. The main rotor's position will not indicate anything to a passer by (think about 3,4,5 blade rotors).
The 2 most important things to prevent accidents on startup are to have the strobe light on when you turn the main on, and looking for people and shouting "clear!" before you turn the ignition. Having the rotors front to back also reduces the risk of fuel trucks etc. driving into them.
wa22030 3 years ago
i flew this a/c she flys very nice.
90767 HP
monaitro 4 years ago
Have to admit she got me through my training and check ride.
fr8ycat 4 years ago
do you find it easy? or a good challenge?
skye131924 4 years ago
I Flew Into VNY in A R22 And The Tower Made Us Land At The FBO they would let us land on a Helipad is that normal?
pilot865 4 years ago
I would imagine any airport your flying into without a specific destination, they would do the same. I only flew in and out of my flightschool there so can't say for sure.
fr8ycat 4 years ago
Nice :-)
Velktron 4 years ago