R44 Raven Series Helicopter
Advanced Heli-
The R44 is one of the best training helicopters available that meets the demands of commercial flight training. It has a lower operating cost than turbine helicopters and has similar flight characteristics of most light turbine helicopters used in the industry today. The R44 is the most widely used piston helicopter operated by commercial operators and is becoming the most popular helicopter for private use.
The R44 flies at an airspeed of 110 kts, carries 3 hours of fuel and seats a pilot and 3 passengers. It is capable of taking off and landing at high density altitudes (up to 9,000 feet). It also has similar dimensions to other light helicopter types such as the Bell 206B, which makes it easier to transition to helicopters of this size. This is important because it is more difficult to judge rotor clearances when operating larger helicopters in a confined area.
The R44 is a great helicopter for teaching autorotations to touch-
The R44 Raven series helicopter has hydraulic assisted controls like most turbine helicopters; therefore hydraulic failure procedures will be taught during training, enhancing the students training experience.
R44 Specs
Seats: Pilot + 3 passengers
Average cruise speed: 110 kts
Range: 250 nautical miles plus 20 min reserve
Empty weight: Raven I -
Maximum allowable weight: Raven I -
Payload: 933 to 973 lbs (300 lbs max.in a seat)