Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Located in Mount Washington, KY, USA
- Used aircraft, 2023 model
- VFR equipped
- Avionics include Garmin 635 GPS/COM, Garmin 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder, GTR 225 second COM, Garmin 350 intercom with Bluetooth, artificial horizon, and ELT
- Dual pilot side bars (left and right)
- Eng Hobbs meter
- Fire extinguisher
- Airframe from January 2023
- Interior/exterior features: 4 bubble doors, charcoal grey metallic paint with bright silver metallic trim, hangared, ceramic coated, charcoal leather seats, air conditioning, 5-point seat belts
- Additional services available: financing, insurance, training, and maintenance
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.