Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
- Aircraft location: Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
- Seller: HeliAir, contact Brian Kane (Cheltenham, UK)
- Condition: Used
- Airframe total time: 6,580 hours (also listed as 6,595.2 hours)
- Robinson overhaul completed in 2017
- Only 5 hours remaining before the next overhaul is due
- ARC valid until 1st March 2027
- Avionics: Garmin GNC 255A Com/Nav + Antenna, Garmin GTX 328 Xpdr + Antenna, Skymap IIIC GPS Installation + Antenna, Garmin GI-106B, ASI, VSI
- Additional features: Artificial horizon, rotor brake, dual controls, heater, fire extinguisher, tie downs, PS Engineering PM3000, headsets (2 included)
- Interior: Bubble windows
- Exterior color: Blue and white
About this Model
Overview
The Robinson R22 Beta is a lightweight, two-seat piston helicopter widely used for ab-initio instruction, currency flying, and short local missions. Its simple, weight-sensitive design rewards disciplined technique and consistent operating practices, making it most common in flight schools and among owner-pilots who prioritize low complexity and straightforward handling over cabin space or all-weather capability.
Mission Fit
This model fits missions that stay close to base with planned fuel reserves, minimal payload, and benign weather. It is typically chosen where high utilization, frequent start/stop cycles, and repetitive training profiles matter more than speed, cabin comfort, or payload flexibility.
Cabin
The cabin is a compact two-seat, side-by-side layout with limited baggage volume. Visibility is generally good for training and sightseeing, but comfort, noise levels, and personal space reflect the aircraft’s light training role rather than transport-oriented expectations.