Our Helicopters

We currently provide training on both the Robinson R22 and the well known Bell Jetranger.

Robinson R22 Beta

The R22 is a two seat light piston engined helicopter. It is one of the most common training machines used throught the world.

Weights
Gross Weight	1,370 lb
Empty Weight Equipped (w/full oil)	855 lb
Fuel (19.2 gal)	115 lb
Optional Auxiliary Fuel (10.5 gal)	63 lb
Passengers and Baggage w/stnd fuel	400 lb
Powerplant
Lycoming O-320 Four-Cylinder, Air-Cooled
Derated to 131 horsepower at 2652 rpm
Performance
Maximum Airspeed (Vne)	up to 118 mph (102 kts)
Cruise Airspeed @ 70% Power	110 mph (96 kts)
Maximum Range (no reserve)	Over 200 miles
Maximum Range (w/aux fuel)	Over 300 miles
Average Fuel Consumption	8 to 10 gph
Rate-of-Climb at Sea Level	Over 1,000 fpm
Rate-of-Climb at 10,000 Feet	Over 600 fpm
Maximum Operating Altitude	14,000 feet
Hover Ceiling IGE @ 1370 GW	9,400 feet

The B206 Jetranger

The Bell 206 is what comes to mind in most people when you talk about a helicopter. It is a 5 seat light turbine powered Helicopter. 

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Capacity: 5
• Length: 39 ft 1 in (11.9 m)
• Rotor diameter: 33 ft 4 in (10.16 m)
• Height: 2.83 m (9 ft 4in)
• Disc area: 872 ft² (81.1 m²)
• Empty weight: 1,632 lb (742 kg)
• Loaded weight: 3,200 lb (1,500 kg)
• Max takeoff weight: 3,350 lb (1,520 kg)
• Powerplant: 1× Allison 250-C20 turboshaft, 400 shp

Performance

• Maximum speed: 139 mph (121 knots, 224 km/h)
• Range: 437 mi (380 nm, 703 km)
• Service ceiling: 13,500 ft (4,120 m)
• Rate of climb: 1,280 ft/min (6.5 m/s)
• Disc loading: 4 lb/ft² (177 N/m²)
• Power/mass: 0.26 hp/lb (420 W/kg)