Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: R44 Raven II
- Exterior: Silver base with red metallic accents
- Interior: Charcoal leather
- Avionics:
- Garmin panel
- Garmin TSI700 synthetic vision card
- Garmin GTN 650 GPS/NAV/COM
- Garmin G350H Bluetooth audio controller
- Vertical card compass
- Digital clock
- Garmin GTN225 COM
- Garmin GTX 345 Mode S transponder with ADS-B in & out
- NAT AA12 upgraded intercom/audio controller
- Flight Stream card for Bluetooth connectivity to Garmin GPS 760 AERA, iPad & iPhone
- Garmin AERA 760 GPS mounted on pilot side
- Accessories:
- Power receptacle on pilot side
- Accessory bar with USB ports
- 4 Bose A20 headsets
- Fire extinguisher
- New tail rotor blades per AD at 500 hours
- Additional features: Bubble windows, leather seats, Genesis Helisas autopilot
- Airframe total time: 1,028 hours
About this Model
Overview
The Robinson R44 Raven II is a single-engine, four-seat light helicopter commonly used for primary/advanced training, personal transport, utility support, and aerial observation. It emphasizes straightforward systems, a relatively low cockpit workload for its class, and broad parts/service availability in many regions. Typical missions center on short to moderate legs with payload managed around fuel, passengers, and environmental conditions (heat/high altitude).
Mission Fit
The R44 Raven II fits operations that prioritize flexible point-to-point access and time-on-task over long range or high payload. It is well suited to mixed use—training plus personal travel—where dispatch reliability depends on disciplined weight-and-balance planning and realistic hot-and-high performance margins.
Cabin
The cabin is compact but practical for four occupants, typically arranged as two front seats and a rear bench. Large windows support outward visibility for training and observation. Noise and vibration are typical of a piston helicopter, so passenger comfort improves with quality headsets and thoughtful loading. Baggage capability is modest and sensitive to fuel load and density altitude.