Specifications
AI Description
- Model: ROBINSON R22 BETA
- Color: Burgundy red with gold stripe
- Condition: Available for sale
- Remaining life: Just over 600 hours until overhaul
- Calendar time valid until: 2nd October 2030
- Ideal for: Private owners or hour-building pilots
- Visibility: Extended long windows for superb visibility
- Cockpit environment: Bright and spacious, suitable for scenic flights and training
- Avionics:
- Garmin 225 radio
- Bendix King KT76 transponder
- VOR
- Instrument panel: 7-hole configuration
- Last overhaul: 2018
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.