Robinson Taking Orders for Turbine R66
Robinson Helicopter has begun accepting $75,000 deposits for its Rolls-Royce turboshaft-powered R66. First flown in 2007, the R66 is in the process of FAA certification, and the company reports it will...
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Robinson R66 Humming Along
Single-turbine-engine-powered five-seat helicopter approaches certification.At a press conference at this year's Helicopter Association International (HAI) Convention in Houston, Robinson Helicopter...
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Could trying to save time have played a role in this fatal accident?Many years ago the author Richard Bach, then writing for Flying, proposed that the solution for a pilot who had flown into a box...
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Robinson Celebrates Certification of Turbine R66
Almost 100 aircraft on order with first delivery taking place next week.Kurt Robinson, president of Robinson Helicopter and son of founder Frank Robinson, said the FAA was well represented Monday among...
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Image: FLY102810_r66_1000x674.jpgThe Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft engine in the Robinson R66 is about half the weight of the piston engine in the R44.Photo Credit: Robinson
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Image: FLY1110_r66a_1000x674.jpgRobinson R66 TurbinePhoto Credit: Dan Megna
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Robinson's New R66 Turbine Arrives
This lighter, simpler, less expensive turbine helicopter creates a whole new niche.How do you one-up the world's best-selling helicopter, the Robinson R44? Simple. You put a turbine in it. But wait! …...
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Robinson's New R66 Turbine Arrives
This lighter, simpler, less expensive turbine helicopter creates a whole new niche.Photo by: Dan MegnaPhoto by: Flying Magazine EditorPhoto by: Flying Magazine EditorPhoto by: Flying Magazine...
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Robinson Delivers 10,000th Helicopter
Private helo maker breaks out the champagne.Company founder Frank Robinson made a point of showing up at the Torrance, California, factory he built for the ceremonial delivery of Robinson helicopter...
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Robinson Doubled Production Last Year
Sales numbers surge on strength of R44, R66 models.Could it be the first sign of a broader industry turnaround? The blossoming of a single flower signaling the end of long, hard economic winter? It’s...
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Robinson Helicopter Calls for R22 Fuel Bladder Replacements
Thousands will require retrofit installation.Robinson Helicopter Co. out of Torrance, California, has released a service bulletin requiring all R22 owners to replace the fuel bladders for their...
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Robinson Helicopter Adds Glass Avionics
Aspen, Garmin cockpits now available across model range.Robinson Helicopter Co. Main Photo: Photo by: Flying Magazine EditorRobinson R44 Glass Avionics read more
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Robinson R66 Gains European and Chinese Certification
Allows to delivering to more than 50 countries.With Europe being one of Robinson Helicopter's most successful regions for sales, the Torrance, California-based helicopter manufacturer is likely...
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S-Tec Introduces Robinson R44 Autopilot
Two-axis HeliSAS system priced at $50k.S-Tec introduced a version of its HeliSAS helicopter stability augmentation system and autopilot for the Robinson R44 series, bringing big-helicopter capability...
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Robinson R66 Floats Certified
New option for turbine-powered helicopter adds versatility and safety.Torrance, California-based Robinson Helicopter has achieved FAA certification for inflatable floats for its turbine-powered R66 —...
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Robinson R66 Gets New Avionics Options
New autopilot and Garmin's G500H now available for turbine helicopter.As part of ringing in the new year, Robinson Helicopter has added new avionics options to its R66 Turbine helicopter. Customers can...
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Robinson Helicopters Offers New Panel Options
Autopilot and Aspen PFD package now available for R44.Continuing the rollout of new avionics options, Robinson Helicopters has introduced Genesys Aerosystems' HeliSAS (Helicopter Stability Augmentation...
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