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	Robinson R44
		Robinson's R44 is probably the best helicopter in the world for personal ownership and it might also be the best helicopter for primary training.
		Robinson uses a Lycoming O-540 engine in the R44 Raven I. The internal geometry and compressions of this engine are identical to a 260-horsepower engine for an airplane.
		Robinson hates to see anything not from the factory attached to their ships and Pathfinder insurance excludes coverage for any accident due to, say, a chunk of the Tech Tool door coming off and hitting the tail rotor.
	philip.greenspun.com /flying/robinson-r44 (5782 words)

	R44
		The R44 is a fast, high performance four place helicopter designed to meet the rigorous demands of today's competitive market.
		The R44 incorporates the same rugged reliability, easy maintenance and low operating costs found in Robinson two seat R22, but with higher performance, expanded comfort and handling characteristics similar to large helicopters.
		Also the R44 is available fully equipped for law enforcement activities (R44 police helicopter) or for live television news broadcast.
	www.hsb.be /r44.htm (461 words)

	Robinson R44 Helicopter
		Although the R44 is often billed as a direct competitor to the Bell Jet Ranger, and the MD 500 (which it is in come cases), it is not an equal.
		At the conclusion of the R44 training, the instructor pilot from Robinson Helicopters issued the pilot a certificate of training after finding that the pilot's performance was satisfactory to fly the R44 as a 2-place helicopter for at least 50 initial hours.
		After the wreckage was moved to the Robinson Helicopter Company, further examination by the manufacturer of the tail rotor blades indicated that "the TR (tail rotor) blades had contacted the tailboom with the blades at the full left-pedal pitch.
	helicopterflight.net /R44.htm (20221 words)

	Robinson R44 Helicopter
		Although not a replacement for the light turbine Bell 206 B and the MD 500, the Robinson R44 fills a "market hole" that was left open by the other US helicopter manufacturers when they went into the turbine market in the early 1960's.
		Although the R44 is often billed as a direct competitor to the Bell Jet Ranger, and the MD 500 (which it is in come cases), it is not an equal.
		At the conclusion of the R44 training, the instructor pilot from Robinson Helicopters issued the pilot a certificate of training after finding that the pilot's performance was satisfactory to fly the R44 as a 2-place helicopter for at least 50 initial hours.
	www.helicopterflight.net /R44.htm (19914 words)

	Pilot Report : Robinson R44 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		According to v-p of product support Kurt Robinson, perhaps the simplest change for the Raven II may be one of the most appreciated: the ignition key also opens all of the door locks, eliminating the need for two separate keys.
		Robinson’s R44 Raven II Newscopter comes fully equipped for electronic newsgathering, including a gyro-stabilized camera platform, high-quality camera, microwave package and communications equipment.
		Robinson derated the engine to 245 hp for takeoff and 205 hp for continuous operation to extend the life of the engine.
	www.ainonline.com /Features/pilotreport03/AIN_pr_r44.html (2979 words)

	HAI Convention News 2003: PILOT REPORT Robinson’s R44 Raven II: a piston with turbine manners Robinson’s R44 ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		When asked to fly the new R44 Raven II for a pilot report, I was expecting a larger version of the two-place trainer that I flew in 1978.
		The R44 Raven II Newscopter comes fully equipped for TV news reporting, with a gyro-stabilized camera platform, high-quality camera, microwave package and communications equipment, and the R44 Police Helicopter is a turn key aerial platform designed and equipped specifically for law enforcement agencies.
		Robinson has derated the engine to 245 hp for takeoff and 205 hp for maximum continuous operation.
	ainonline.com /Publications/HAI/HAI_2003/HAI_03_d3robinsonr44pg13.html (1949 words)

	Robinson R44 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Robinson R44 is a small light four-seat, piston-driven civilian helicopter produced by the Robinson Helicopter Company since 1992.
		On the R44 the advancing blade is on the bottom.
		The R44, designed during the 1980s by company president Frank Robinson and his staff of engineers, first flew on March 31, 1990.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Robinson_R44 (525 words)

	Interview with Frank Robinson
		The R44 has become even more popular, mainly because it is the first piston helicopter that directly competes with the more expensive light turbine helicopters, but at a much lower cost to the customer.
		More recently, we have developed "turn-key" versions of the R44 for law enforcement and electronic news gathering, where all of the specialized equipment (searchlights, special radios, instruments, infrared, etc) is installed at the factory and ready to go.
		Robinson's comments: Robinson Helicopter Company has recently presented US-$1,000,000 to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum to assist with the museum's plans for a helicopter display, which will include one Robinson R44 and one Robinson R22 helicopter at the Smithsonian's new Dulles Center currently under construction.
	www.german-helicopter.com /Pages/content/cont_interv_frobinson_e.html (1684 words)

	Продажа вертолетов Робинсон (персональные вертолеты Robinson США).
		R44 Clipper II является полным аналогом варианта Raven II, но дополнительно снабженным стандартными пластиковыми или надувными поплавками.
		R44 Raven II NEWSCOPTER позволяет за счет специального гиростабилизированного крепления поворотной телекамеры без вибраций осуществлять высококачественную съемку в режиме «реального времени» практически на той же скорости что и при съемке с вертолета, оборудованного газотурбинным двигателем.
		R44 Raven обладает летными характеристиками вертолета с газотурбинным двигателем, но по явно меньшей и доступной цене.
	www.2st.ru /index_avia.php (357 words)

	News at Heliflight of Michigan - New Robinson R44 Clipper Arrives!
		Heliflight is proud to present a new addition to it's fleet of reliable Robinson Helicopters.
		The R44 Clipper has emergency pop-out floats for extended flights over water, landings on remote lakes, and extra security when flying over busy harbors.
		All R44 Clippers are built to last with specialized corrosion proofing throughout.
	www.heliflightofmichigan.com /news_new_r44.html (144 words)

	AOPA Online -- AOPA Pilot Feature of the Month -- Coast to Coast
		Robinson Helicopter recently introduced the Raven, which has hydraulically boosted flight controls in place of the electric trim system on the original R44 (see "Room for Four, Speed for All," June 1993 Pilot and "News Hawk," December 1998 Pilot).
		Robinson's actuator uses a rotational design input instead of the typical linear style that is prone to leaks.
		Robinson says that his system is designed to last 2,200 hours with minimal maintenance and without leaking.
	www.aopa.org /pilot/features/feat0009.html?PF (2407 words)

	FLUG REVUE Datafiles: Robinson R44 Raven
		There is no direct competition to the R44 as it sits between smaller piston tpyes like the Schweizer 300 and Enstrom and much more expensive turbine helicopters like the Bell JetRanger or the MD Helicopters MD500-Series.
		The R44, though a completely new design in detail, retains its family resemblance with the two-seat R22.
		R44 Newscopter, a ready to use version for TV stations, which has a swivelling CCD-camera in the nose, micro camera on the tail, monitors in the cabin and the battery relocated to the tailboom.
	www.flug-revue.rotor.com /FRTypen/FRR44.htm (608 words)

	Helicopters Issue #2-99 Cover Story
		Robinson worked at Kaman Aircraft on a gyrodyne-type rotorcraft, then at Bell Helicopters and ended his employee days at Hughes Helicopters, designing a new tail rotor for the Hughes 500.
		Robinson’s principal expertise was tail rotor design but his passion was for a new, revolutionary and affordable helicopter.
		Training remains the number one use for the R22 but the R44 is being used for a number of different tasks not usually associated with the Robinson.
	www.e-zair.com /r22story.htm (1652 words)

	Universal Helicopters, Inc. - Helicopter Flight Training, Helicopter Flight School in Scottsdale, Arizona, AZ and Long ...
		Universal Helicopters utilizes Robinson R44 Raven I and II helicopters for commercial, instrument and flight instructor training.
		Robinson has produced over 2200 R44s, and the R44 Raven is an outstanding four seat, 130 mph, 12-18 gallons per hour, hydraulic power controls helicopter, delivering the performance of an expensive turbine helicopter.
		The R44 is a fast and comfortable cross country helicopter powered by the reliable Lycoming O or IO 540 6 cylinder engine.
	www.universalheli.com /Equipment-R44-Raven.asp (234 words)

	Helicopter Joint Ownership of the Robinson R44 in Los Angeles
		The contract is for a period of 3 years, and shares in the helicopter are offered in 1/8th increments with each share being allocated 75 hours of flight time per year.
		The R44 is the world’s top selling helicopter, and yours will be equipped with all the bells and whistles.
		If you have never flown an R44, you will also undergo transition training of no less than 10 hours with an Orbic instructor, which can be used from your ownership hours.
	www.orbichelicopters.com /html/r44.html (1107 words)

	Robinson Helicopter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The company produces two models — the two-seat R22, and the four-seat R44, both of which use Lycoming piston engines virtually identical to those found in general aviation fixed-wing aircraft, e.g., Cessna 172.
		R44 — The Robinson R44 has become an increasingly strong competitor to the ubiquitous Bell 206, and is arguably surpassing the Bell in many areas.
		The R44 is available in several different configurations, including versions for news gathering and law enforcement.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Robinson_Helicopter (290 words)

	Helicopter Flight School and Tours in Panama - Helipan Corp.
		Also, the R44 is available fully equipped for law enforcement activities (R44 Police Helicopter) or for live, television news broadcast (R44 Newscopter).
		R44 Clipper, with either fixed utility or pop out floats installed, can fly with added safety over water.
		Robinson was among the first American aerospace companies to meet the rigorous quality requirements and be awarded ISO 9001 certification for design, manufacture, and servicing of helicopters.
	www.helipan.com /english/sales/r44.html (1015 words)

	Robinson Model R44 helicopter - development history, photos, technical data
		In August 1997 an R44 became first piston helicopter flown around the world, in June 2002 an R44 Raven (G-NUDE) became the first piston-engined helicopter to land at the North Pole.
		R44 Raven I: Basic version, introduced in April 2000 to replace Astro; features 194kW Textron Lycoming O-540 engine derated to 168kW at T-O, 153kW continuous; hydraulic control system standard; plus elastomeric tail rotor bearings and adjustable pedals for pilot.
		LANDING GEAR: Fixed skids; or, on R44 Clipper I, twin utility floats; or, on R44 Clipper II, twin utility floats, or pop-out helium floats, which inflate in 2 seconds.
	avia.russian.ee /vertigo/robinson-44-r.html (1039 words)

	Charity Helicopter Rides in a Robinson R44
		We will be flying in a Robinson R44 helicopter.
		The particular R44 that you'll fly will be purchased factory-new by Greenspun in May 2006 and flown by him back to Boston over a two-week period.
		If you want to try your hands and feet on the cyclic, collective, and pedals, we can climb up to a safe altitude and you'll see what it is like to fly a helicopter (hovering is the hardest part, but we can save that for another day).
	philip.greenspun.com /flying/charity-helicopter-r44 (782 words)

	Modelos Robinson Helicopter
		The Robinson R44 is the first U-S- manufactured helicopter approved by Russia and the other states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) which include Azerbaidjan, Armenia, Beloruss, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenia, Uzbekistan, and the Ukraine.
		GALS Helicopters, the Robinson dealer in Russia, is based In the Myachikov Airport in Moscow.
		Seventy-five percent of the time, the R44 is first on the scene, and in many instances, the calls are directly related to the safety of officers on the ground.
	www.helicopteros.com.br /20021.asp (1095 words)

	VERY SUSPICIOUS DOUBLE-AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT
		Robinson, which is based at the airport, produces a popular line of helicopters that are widely used for news, police and training.
		The Robinson R44 will be the first U.S. manufactured helicopter approved by Russia and the other states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
		Robinson’s investigator said that one of the main rotor blades failed in fatigue.
	www.rumormillnews.com /cgi-bin/archive.cgi?noframes;read=54451 (1040 words)

	North Queensland Aviation Services Robinson Helicopter Spare Parts
		NQ Aviation Services have the latest in Robinson helicopter equipment and tooling as well as a new tracker/balancer for the R22 and R44 helicopters.
		Robinson Helicopter Company is the world's leading producer of civil helicopters and is known worldwide for high performance, reliable helicopters.
		The four-seat Model R44 is the world's most popular helicopter, and the two-seat Model R22 has the lowest acquisition and operating costs of any production helicopter.
	www.nqaviation.com.au /partsr.html (170 words)

	PRESS RELEASE - Robinson Helicopter Company (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Equally important is that the R44 makes it a lot safer for responding ground units by giving them the lay of the land, what the situation is, where the criminal is,” explains Capitan Klettenberg.
		The R44 Police Helicopter cruises at 130 mph, carries three people, and is equipped with state-of-the-art policing technology including the FLIR Systems Mark II infrared sensor, Spectrolab SX-5E searchlight, Flight Management Systems’ Moving Map system, FM police radios, public address speaker/siren, and Lo Jack receiver.
		Robinson Helicopter Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters.
	www.alea.org /public/press_releases/Robinson-091906a.htm (415 words)

	Robinson R44 - PPRuNe Forums
		One of the respondents to my postings in the forum indicated that he specifically asked the Robinson Pilot who was instructing a safety seminar in the UK about the restrictions relative to side slip and out of trim flight and the Robinson pilot told the student that there were no such restrictions.
		Robinson did in fact publish the contents of the FAA Priority Letter dated 13, January 95.
		According to the message to me from Jim Hall chairman of the NTSB, the FAA and Robinson were required to notify all owners and operators of the material on the so called "missing page" and the information was to be entered into the POHs for the R22 and the R44.
	www.pprune.org /forums/showthread.php?t=189931 (4960 words)

	AWB AWB 63-3 Issue 2 - 10 October 2003 Robinson R44 Lower Actuator Bearing Mounting Bracket
		Advise operators and maintainers of R44 helicopters of the potential of unanticipated loss of power to the rotor, resulting in a forced autorotative landing and with the additional possibility of the engine exceeding design RPM.
		This bracket is a vital part of the R44 drive train from the engine to the rotor.
		CASA recommends that people maintaining the R44 pay critical attention to this bracket during routine maintenance inspection of the scroll, and ensure any damaged brackets are replaced, and that any minor damage to the edges at the ends of the bracket are removed in an approved manner.
	www.casa.gov.au /airworth/awb/63/003.htm (209 words)

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