It appears that sadly that this aircraft was involved in a heavy lading following an AUTO ROTATION due to running out of fuel on 11th Sept 2008. and has since been broken up. I hope that both persons on board recovered quickly...
There are "so many" deaths in 22's because they are the most popular 2 seater in the world, so there is lots of them, most deaths sadly result from pilot error.(sadly).A lot of people simply wouldn't be able to fly were it not for this aircraft. (cost and availability). I fly an R22 and love it, Yes if your tall its a tight fit, but that doesn't make them "suck". Anyone who says the're crap just can't fly them! I've flown Schweizers, 44's and an EC120, "EASIER" is the word your all looking for!!
You're right Theros... But the same could be said for the schweizer 300c. And the theory of being able to fly any other heli once an r22 is mastered is correct but only in a basic elementary flight handling way. Different aircraft cruise speeds and weights and whether or not they are piston or turbine powered can affect how different choppers fly.
The only down side to the R22 is the fact that with a Carbon Composite rotor you loose the engine and the rotor spins down very quickly. You have to drop the colective in less than 1 second to keep the rpm high enough for a auto rotation landing.
It is widely considered to be about 1.2 seconds in an R22, whereas in a jetranger or otehr helipopter with similar rotorc, you have a leisurely 3-4 seconds to drop the collective and achieve a good glide speed to keep rotor rpm up.
I've wanted to try out something different from an R22 for a while...Jetrangers are nice but they cost wayyy too much. R22's also have that stupid cyclic that should outlawed just for stupid looks sake.
I have only flown the Schweizer so far, but I am told it is a more stable/safer platform to learn on than the R22. I couldn't find fault with it when I was training.
Only girls rotate the camera!
nocalsteve 6 months ago
It appears that sadly that this aircraft was involved in a heavy lading following an AUTO ROTATION due to running out of fuel on 11th Sept 2008. and has since been broken up. I hope that both persons on board recovered quickly...
UKHelicopterPilot 3 years ago
Nothing to do with me I haven't flown that reg. for about 2 years.
CaptainJim77 3 years ago
There are "so many" deaths in 22's because they are the most popular 2 seater in the world, so there is lots of them, most deaths sadly result from pilot error.(sadly).A lot of people simply wouldn't be able to fly were it not for this aircraft. (cost and availability). I fly an R22 and love it, Yes if your tall its a tight fit, but that doesn't make them "suck". Anyone who says the're crap just can't fly them! I've flown Schweizers, 44's and an EC120, "EASIER" is the word your all looking for!!
UKHelicopterPilot 3 years ago 4
Guess its a good think I fly Chinooks.
simubuild 3 years ago
Camera rotation spoilt an otherwise, "sweet" film clip...
I have flown Hughes 300B and C, R22 and Schweizer CBi. Schweizer Cbi is the "Deluxe", to fly, in piston..
R22 Sucks ... I am 6'3" and my Gentex SPH5 helmet scrapes the roof. No problem in the Schweizer though.
Real helicopters, have Cyclic between legs...
Robbos ??? What the Hell was Frankie On ???
Robbo T-bar, would make a great "Double Dildo" for Dykes !!!
Tallboynaughty 4 years ago 6
man these are fun helos, i hope i never have to fly a robinson... ill stick to schweizers and bell 47s...
Joester41 4 years ago
@Joester41 wat about r44?
snooppupc130jrketmas 2 years ago
its a shame people think the world of R22 considering they kill so many people. Like to see a 22 student try a md500 not for the faint hearted.
copterkid 4 years ago
People train on the R22 for 2 reasons.
1. R22s are cheap
2. If you can fly an R22 you can, in theory, fly any other helicopter. In other words any helicopter would be a step down from an R22
Theros91 4 years ago
You're right Theros... But the same could be said for the schweizer 300c. And the theory of being able to fly any other heli once an r22 is mastered is correct but only in a basic elementary flight handling way. Different aircraft cruise speeds and weights and whether or not they are piston or turbine powered can affect how different choppers fly.
nais26 4 years ago
The only down side to the R22 is the fact that with a Carbon Composite rotor you loose the engine and the rotor spins down very quickly. You have to drop the colective in less than 1 second to keep the rpm high enough for a auto rotation landing.
DjGambit1 4 years ago
It is widely considered to be about 1.2 seconds in an R22, whereas in a jetranger or otehr helipopter with similar rotorc, you have a leisurely 3-4 seconds to drop the collective and achieve a good glide speed to keep rotor rpm up.
HunterPilot24 2 years ago
Nice one jim!!!
See ya
Ben
theoldmill 4 years ago
I've wanted to try out something different from an R22 for a while...Jetrangers are nice but they cost wayyy too much. R22's also have that stupid cyclic that should outlawed just for stupid looks sake.
n2dauphin 4 years ago
Haha! they look like a girls bikes handlebars don't they... just need the tassles hangin off the ends!
nais26 4 years ago
And a little basket in the front to put Barbies...:)
n2dauphin 4 years ago
oops used my wifes usser name been flying it my self since 97 and notice lots of schools with r22 and always wonder why they use those..
notar1 4 years ago
So whats your opinion Learning in Schweizer or R-22 ?
notar1 4 years ago
I have only flown the Schweizer so far, but I am told it is a more stable/safer platform to learn on than the R22. I couldn't find fault with it when I was training.
CaptainJim77 4 years ago
been flying it my self since 97 and notice lots of schools with r22 and always wonder why they use those..
whitelilly567 4 years ago
szr is better for starting out. MOre forgiving than a 22
xraysierra 4 years ago
thanks for posting
planes3333 5 years ago