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Canadian R66 certification nears

Canadian R66 certification nears

16-Apr-2013Source: HeliHub.com

Transport Canada is closing in on the announcement that it has certified the Robinson R66. In a similar way to Russia, Canada has recently accepted the ELOS document issued by the FAA – and that is the last key piece in the jigsaw. ELOS (Equivalent Level Of Safety) is a technical reassurance on the hydraulic... Read more

Frank Robinson to receive 2013 Guggenheim Medal

Frank Robinson to receive 2013 Guggenheim Medal

10-Apr-2013Source: AIAA

Frank D. Robinson, founder, Robinson Helicopter Company, Torrance, Calif., has been selected to receive the 2013 Daniel Guggenheim Medal. He will receive the medal on Wednesday evening, May 22, at the Grand Awards Banquet of the American Helicopter Society International’s 69th Annual Forum and Technology Display, May 21–23, at the Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Ariz.... Read more

First R66 delivered in Bangladesh

First R66 delivered in Bangladesh

27-Mar-2013Source: Mornington Sanford Aviation

Richard Mornington-Sanford of Mornington Sanford Aviation assist South Asian Airlines of Dhaka, Bangladesh to certify the first Robinson R66 Turbine in Country. The Robinson R66 Turbine, registration S2-AFC, serial number 0237, was shipped from RHC via sea freight to Chittagong where the helicopter was re-assembled and test flown. S2-AFC was then delivered to South Asian... Read more

ATP releases five new Robinson libraries

ATP releases five new Robinson libraries

22-Mar-2013Source: ATP

ATP has released 5 new libraries in support of Robinson Helicopters. They include 1 new Maintenance Library and 4 new Operator Libraries. The Maintenance Library includes the Maintenance Manuals, Parts Catalogs, Service Bulletins, ADs and Flight Manuals needed to maintain the R66 airframe. The Operators Libraries include the POH, ADs, MMEL, and AIM and are... Read more

Russia orders 47 Robinson R66s

Russia orders 47 Robinson R66s

21-Mar-2013Source: Robinson

HeliHub.com broke the story of Russian R66 certification ahead of the official press release from Robinson.  Now the latter is issued – see below – there are big order numbers being quoted and evidently Robinson have been happily taking orders and deposits ready for just this time.  Quite a contrasting situation in Europe, though.  Robinson... Read more

Russia certifies the Robinson R66

Russia certifies the Robinson R66

19-Mar-2013Source: HeliHub.com

Robinson distributor Aerosoyuz has announced that the Interstate Aviation Committee – Russia’s type certification authority – has approved the Robinson R66. The company says that the issue of type certificate ST337-R66 has been delayed by at least a year due to the hydraulic issues that has delayed approval by key authorities including Transport Canada and... Read more

Is EASA R66 debacle really Robinson’s fault?

Is EASA R66 debacle really Robinson’s fault?

14-Mar-2013Source: HeliHub.com

Robinson continues to work with the relevant authorities to get the turbine engined R66 certified in Russia, Canada and Europe – and a recent press release from Sloane Helicopters confirms that some progress is being made – indeed there is every indication that now the FAA has granted Robinson the ELOS (Equivalent Level of Safety) paperwork, certification... Read more

UK allows uncertified R66 to fly commercially

UK allows uncertified R66 to fly commercially

11-Mar-2013Source: HeliHub.com

Here in the UK we have had some recent high-profile general media stories about huge international organisations avoiding tax. Household names including Amazon, Google and Starbucks were splashed across the headlines – each of them using various legal tactics to minimise their UK tax payment. While these activities may be ethically dubious, they are all perfectly... Read more

09-Mar-13 ZK-IHU Robinson R66 Oamaru Valley, New Zealand (1F)

09-Mar-13 ZK-IHU Robinson R66 Oamaru Valley, New Zealand (1F)

9-Mar-2013

Crashed on a ridge above the Oamaru Valley, east of Turangi, after dropping off a hunting party.  The body of pilot Mark Didsbury was found 50m away from the helicopter... Read more

Sloane Helicopters encouraged with R66 development

Sloane Helicopters encouraged with R66 development

7-Mar-2013Source: Sloane Helicopters

Sloane Helicopters, the UK and Ireland Robinson Dealer since the mid 1970’s has, along with many other potential European buyers, been frustrated at the delays to EASA certification of the R66. During the original FAA certification of the R66, the FAA granted Robinson an exemption from the redundant control valve regulation. Several non US countries... Read more

Aerobraze congratulates Robinson on R66 success

Aerobraze congratulates Robinson on R66 success

4-Mar-2013Source: Wall Colmonoy

Aerobraze Engineered Technologies, a division of Wall Colmonoy, congratulates Robinson Helicopter on their introduction and success with the R66 Turbine Helicopters. Global demand for the R66 is a confirmation of the exceptional engineering for the powerful helicopter. AET Oklahoma City engineers were pleased to be asked to collaborate with Robinson in their design and manufacture of the... Read more

Helitowcart launches dual wheels for R66 and R44

Helitowcart launches dual wheels for R66 and R44

27-Feb-2013Source: Helitowcart

Helitowcart, a specialist in helicopter handling devices and accessories is now adding a new product: Dual Wheels compatible with the R44 and R66. Helitowcart wheels for Robinsons are known for their heavy duty construction for long term reliability. The company already offers multiple wheel models and configurations for Robinsons. This latest addition will cater to... Read more

R66 Floats and cargo hook are Robinson’s top priority

R66 Floats and cargo hook are Robinson’s top priority

15-Jan-2013Source: HeliHub.com

With a total of 191 R66s shipped in 2012, it’s clear that the company’s turbine helicopter is a great success, even without certification in Canada, Russia and most significantly the EASA countries in Europe. When making their annual statement on production numbers, Robinson noted that their top priority – based on customer demand – is... Read more

Robinson 2012 production 45% up on 2011

Robinson 2012 production 45% up on 2011

14-Jan-2013Source: Robinson

Robinson Helicopter’s production for 2012 was 517 helicopters – 191 R66s, 286 R44s and 40 R22s, a 45% increase over 2011’s production of 356. As in previous years, the majority of those sales (70%) went to foreign customers. Based on the backlog of new orders, Robinson anticipates 2013’s production numbers to surpass 2012’s. The current... Read more

New Helicopter Service in Palau, Micronesia with R66

New Helicopter Service in Palau, Micronesia with R66

10-Jan-2013Source: Palau Helicopters

The only one of its kind in Palau, pioneer dive shop Fish ‘n Fins just introduced a new helicopter service. Officially known as Palau Helicopters Inc., Fish ‘n Fins now owns and operates a brand new Robinson R66 turbine helicopter, which allows visitors to experience the beauty of Palau‘s Rock islands from the air. Scenic flight... Read more

03-Jan-13 PR-DUB Robinson R66 Caraguatatuba, Brazil (2F)

03-Jan-13 PR-DUB Robinson R66 Caraguatatuba, Brazil (2F)

3-Jan-2013

Details unknown.  Helicopter “missing from radar screens” and not found until 15 days after the accident... Read more

Nigerian Air Force take delivery of first two R66s

Nigerian Air Force take delivery of first two R66s

21-Dec-2012Source: Mornington-Sanford Aviation

The Nigerian Air Force Invites the World Famous “Pink Shirt” (Richard Mornington-Sanford) to their base in Enugu to conduct a Robinson R66 with RR300 engine Type training Course and assemble their first two R66 helicopters. 11 technicians (including two members of the Nigerian Aviation Authority) attended the theoretical element of the course, which was conducted... Read more

Kurt Robinson named to IHST Executive Committee

Kurt Robinson named to IHST Executive Committee

11-Dec-2012Source: IHST

The International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST), a worldwide organization leading a multi-year effort to enhance safety and reduce the civil helicopter accident rate, has added Robinson Helicopter Company President Kurt Robinson to its Executive Committee. Kurt Robinson heads the Robinson Helicopter Company, which is the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters.  The company of nearly... Read more

Robinson doubles R66 production rate

Robinson doubles R66 production rate

4-Dec-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Robinson Helicopter Co have confirmed to HeliHub.com that they have doubled the R66 production rate from three a week at the start of 2012 to six a week at the back end of the year.  The company target is that the lead time for delivery should never be more than six months, and they had... Read more

Mornington Sanford Aviation gain R66 Factory Maintenance Training Approval

Mornington Sanford Aviation gain R66 Factory Maintenance Training Approval

25-Nov-2012Source: Mornington Sanford Aviation

Mornington Sanford Aviation have recently been approved by Robinson Helicopter Co as a provider of R66 Factory Maintenance Training.  This provides the company the ability to provide Worldwide maintenance training to either RHC factory or EASA Part 147 Type training standards. Richard Mornington-Sanford has forty years of experience in the aviation industry; 30 of these... Read more

Redlands and Fontana Police departments share aerial coverage

Redlands and Fontana Police departments share aerial coverage

31-Oct-2012Source: San Bernardino Sun

Two forces – one with a Robinson R44 (and expanding to R66) and one with a Cessna fixed-wing – to merge aviation operations (see full story)... Read more

Robinson Helicopter Co donates to area middle schools

Robinson Helicopter Co donates to area middle schools

7-Oct-2012Source: EasyReader

Torrance-based Robinson Helicopter Co. donated $15,000 each to Palos Verdes and Torrance school districts. In PV the funds went toward building fabrication labs at each of three area middle schools. (see full story)... Read more

FAA certifies Robinson R66 Police variant

FAA certifies Robinson R66 Police variant

23-Sep-2012Source: Robinson

On 7 September 2012, Robinson Helicopter Company received FAA certification for the R66 Turbine Police Helicopter. Robinson’s R66 Police model is specially configured for law enforcement and meets the latest FAA crashworthiness regulations. The four-place R66 Police helicopter combines R66 power, altitude performance, and capacity with the latest in surveillance systems. Turn-key ready, the R66... Read more

Baltimore Police start operating new EC120 fleet

Baltimore Police start operating new EC120 fleet

31-Aug-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Following the decision to replace their existing Eurocopter EC120 fleet, Baltimore Police have recently launched operations with the first of their four new helicopters – replacing the four old ones which are all at or close to their 12 year overhaul.  By taking new aircraft, the Maryland city has also been provided the opportunity to... Read more

Update on Robinson lead times

Update on Robinson lead times

28-Aug-2012Source: HeliHub.com

HeliHub.com has heard that the projected lead times for new aircraft orders at Robinson are as follows, based on information sourced on 24th August: R22 – November 2012 Raven I – December 2012 Raven II – March 2013 R66 – June 2013 These projections are based on the current production schedule and are subject to... Read more

New battery option for Robinson R66

New battery option for Robinson R66

27-Jul-2012Source: Concorde Battery

Concorde Battery has developed a new lighter weight aircraft battery for turbine applications. The new RG-325 is 25 AH and FAA-TSO authorized. RG-325 was specifically constructed for turbine starting applications with the goal of a lighter weight, durably constructed battery that could sustain multiple turbine engine starts. With this in mind, rather than designing the... Read more

Robinson R66 SL-05 – Kannad ELT Service Bulletin

Robinson R66 SL-05 – Kannad ELT Service Bulletin

19-Jul-2012Source: Robinson

DATE: 19 July 2012 TO: R22, R44 & R44 II, and R66 owners, operators, and maintenance personnel SUBJECT: Kannad ELT Service Bulletin ROTORCRAFT AFFECTED: Helicopters equipped with optional “AF-Compact” or “AF Integra” model Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) manufactured by Kannad. Kannad “406 AF” and “406 AF-H” model ELTs are not affected. BACKGROUND: Kannad has issued... Read more

European Robinson dealers call for EASA meeting over R66 certification

European Robinson dealers call for EASA meeting over R66 certification

18-Jul-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Due to the ongoing delays in the European certification of the Robinson R66, Robinson dealers across the continent are calling for a meeting with two EASA representatives – namely Certification Director Dr. Norbert Lohl and the R66 validation project coordinator, Volker Arnsmeier. The move – led by British distributor Sloane Helicopters – is out of... Read more

Current Robinson lead times for new orders

Current Robinson lead times for new orders

10-Jul-2012Source: Robinson

Latest information from Robinson Helicopter Co in Torrance provides us with their lead times as at 29th June 2012.  If you place a deposit for a new R22, it will be delivered ex factory in October 2012.  For a R44 Raven I you are looking at November 2012, or a Raven II two months further... Read more

UK R66 fleet reaches double figures

UK R66 fleet reaches double figures

29-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com

The UK has for a long time been a Robinson sales stronghold, dating back to 1979 with Sloane Helicopters taking the dealership for the UK and the 18th R22 off the production line.  The UK Robinson fleet peaked in 2008 at 568 (231 R22s and 337 R44s), and even with the recession biting since, the... Read more

R66 EASA Certification – Robinson provides update

R66 EASA Certification – Robinson provides update

27-Jun-2012Source: HeliHub.com

HeliHub.com has heard that Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) has this week updated distributors in EASA countries on the latest situation of the ongoing R66 certification issues – which focus on the hydraulic servo.  This situation has been dragging on for a long time, and some are even suggesting that a European manufacturer could be putting... Read more

Heliflite’s Robinson safety courses a major success

Heliflite’s Robinson safety courses a major success

13-Jun-2012Source: Heliflite

More than 100 pilots have attended Heliflite’s hosted Robinson Factory Pilot Safety Courses in Sydney, Melbourne & Wanaka (NZ) during late May and early June. All three courses were presented by Robinson Helicopter Company’s Chief Instructor and Test Pilot, Tim Tucker.   The Robinson Factory Pilot Safety Course caters for all pilots of all levels of experience... Read more

Mornington Sanford Aviation assist with R66 certification in Malaysia

Mornington Sanford Aviation assist with R66 certification in Malaysia

12-Jun-2012Source: Mornington Sanford Aviation

rnington Sanford Aviation assist Solaire Helicopters Sdn Bhd the Malaysian Robinson Helicopter Company Dealer, based in Kuala Lumpur and the Malaysian Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) in achieving Robinson R66 Type Certification (First of Type) in Malaysia. Richard conducted a Malaysian DCA approved R66 Airframe and RR300 engine Type Training Course over 6 days at... Read more

Robinson R66 SL-04 – Center Rear Seat Decal

Robinson R66 SL-04 – Center Rear Seat Decal

29-May-2012Source: Robinson

DATE: 29 May 2012 TO: R66 owners, operators, and maintenance personnel SUBJECT: Center Rear Seat Decal ROTORCRAFT AFFECTED: R66 helicopters S/N 0004 thru 0110 excluding S/N 0062, 0075, 0081, 0086, 0089, 0090, 0094, 0097, 0098, 0099, 0101, 0102, 0106, 0107, and 0108. BACKGROUND: A decal was not installed on some center rear seats.... Read more

Clubhouse talk – comparing the R66 with an EC120

Clubhouse talk – comparing the R66 with an EC120

24-May-2012Source: HeliHub.com

You know how it is.  You go down to the clubhouse to have a drink with some friends, and inevitably the conversation will turn to aviation.  This time I was asked how I would compare the Eurocopter EC120 against a Robinson R66.  So we resorted to a comparison by numbers using brochures etc – and... Read more

Heliflite plans three Robinson safety courses in Australia and New Zealand

Heliflite plans three Robinson safety courses in Australia and New Zealand

8-May-2012Source: Heliflite

Heliflite, Australasia’s longest serving authorised Robinson distributor are holding Robinson Factory Pilot Safety Courses in Sydney, Melbourne & Wanaka (NZ) during late May/ early June. All three courses will be conducted by Robinson’s Chief Instructor and Test Pilot, Tim Tucker. The Wanaka course will be held at the Edgewater Resort, Sargood Drive, Wanaka from Thursday... Read more

R66 certification – Canada closer, EASA still ongoing

R66 certification – Canada closer, EASA still ongoing

23-Apr-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Robinson Helicopter Co are continuing to work through a number of outstanding issues in getting the R66 certified in Europe by EASA.  THe main obstacle remains the design of the hydraulic servo.  EASA is evaluating what is referred to as an “Equivalent Level Of Safety” finding which is in progress between RHC and the FAA.... Read more

Australia – Heliflite announces Robinson safety courses for May/June

Australia – Heliflite announces Robinson safety courses for May/June

28-Mar-2012Source: Heliflite

Heliflite, Australasia’s longest serving authorised Robinson distributor are holding Robinson Factory Pilot Safety Courses in Sydney, Melbourne & Wanaka (NZ) during late May/ early June. All three courses will be conducted by Robinson’s Chief Instructor and Test Pilot, Tim Tucker. The Wanaka course will be held at the Edgewater Resort, Sargood Drive, Wanaka from Thursday... Read more

Rotorcorp Supplier Program grabs attention of international Robinson operators

Rotorcorp Supplier Program grabs attention of international Robinson operators

27-Mar-2012Source: Rotorcorp

Rotorcorp LLC, an authorized factory service center for American-Made Robinson Helicopter Company, is expanding its reach in the global helicopter parts market with a new program targeted at small parts and major component supply for Robinson’s model R22, R44 and new R66 Turbine helicopters. Rotorcorp Director of Operations Sean Casey says “Nearly half of the 10,000- strong Robinson... Read more

NAC details its milestones with Robinson Helicopter Co

NAC details its milestones with Robinson Helicopter Co

20-Mar-2012Source: National Airways

National Airways Corporation became a Robinson dealer in 1990 and was instrumental in bringing Robinson helicopters to South Africa. One of the first appointed dealers in the region, NAC took delivery of their first R22 in late 1990. Twenty one years later, NAC has proven to be an integral member of the Robinson dealer network.... Read more

Review of Robinson R66, R44 and R22 lead times

Review of Robinson R66, R44 and R22 lead times

19-Mar-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Information made available in the last week by a distributor of Robinson Helicopter Co shows that the lead times for delivery of new aircraft are: R22 Beta II – September 2012 R44 Raven I – October 2012 R44 Raven II – November 2012 R66 Turbine – May 2013 We note that the R66 order backlog... Read more

HeliFlight to Exhibit R66 at Bitburg

HeliFlight to Exhibit R66 at Bitburg

19-Mar-2012Source: AviationExpo Europe

Heli-Flight GmbH & Co KG will be exhibiting their Robinson R66 Turbine helicopter at AviationExpo Europe, Bitburg Airport during 22-24th June. The Robinson R66 incorporates many of the design features of its popular predecessor the R44, including a two-bladed rotor system, T-bar cyclic and open interior cabin configuration. But with a newly developed turbine engine, delivering increased performance and... Read more

Sloane Helicopters deliver another R66

Sloane Helicopters deliver another R66

5-Mar-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Sloane Helicopters are on the point of delivering another R66 to a UK customer, with last test flights being carried out last Friday, 2nd March.  The helicopter will be based at Gloucestershire  Airport in the west of England. This delivery marks the seventh R66 in the UK, with an eighth due soon via the Robinson... Read more

Rolls-Royce RR300 tops 10,000 hours as aftermarket support grows globally

Rolls-Royce RR300 tops 10,000 hours as aftermarket support grows globally

21-Feb-2012Source: Rolls-Royce

The Rolls-Royce RR300 engine has topped 10,000 hours of flight time in the Robinson R66 helicopter, demonstrating continued engine reliability and performance. Robinson has 380 firm global orders for the R66, one of the fastest growing fleets of helicopters in the world, and is working with Rolls-Royce to increase the number of combined aircraft and... Read more

R66 hydraulics concerns hold up EASA and Canadian certification

R66 hydraulics concerns hold up EASA and Canadian certification

20-Feb-2012

Canadian and European regulators have held up certification of the five-seat Robinson R66 helicopter and requested more tests on the hydraulic system, said company president Kurt Robinson. (see full story)... Read more

New UK training centre dedicated to Robinson helicopters and their engines

New UK training centre dedicated to Robinson helicopters and their engines

14-Feb-2012Source: Sloane Helicopters

Mornington Sanford Aviation and Sloane Helicopters have embarked on a joint venture to establish a training centre dedicated to supporting the Robinson Helicopter Company’s products and their associated power plants. This “centre of excellence” will be established at Sloane Helicopters’ facilities at Sywell Aerodrome, Northampton and will offer: EASA Part 147 type training and Robinson... Read more

Aspen Evolution Flight Displays now a Robinson Factory Option

Aspen Evolution Flight Displays now a Robinson Factory Option

13-Feb-2012Source: Aspen Avionics

Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the innovative Evolution Flight Display system, announced today that the Evolution Primary Flight Display (PFD) system will be made available as a factory option on the Robinson R22, R44, and R66 series helicopters. The option is currently being evaluated and is expected to be available in late 2012. Aspen’s Evolution Flight... Read more

R66 has backlog of 286 orders

R66 has backlog of 286 orders

12-Feb-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Robinson have announced with the delivery of the 100th R66 that they have received orders for 386 of the turbine five-seater so far.  So, given 100 delivered to date that is a healthy backlog of 286 orders.  70% of production goes overseas, Robinson tells us. Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com... Read more

Robinson releases details of R66 Police variant

Robinson releases details of R66 Police variant

11-Feb-2012Source: HeliHub.com

Robinson have now put a two-page PDF format brochure of the R66 Police helicopter on their website for all to view. The details on the police role equipment (ie over and above the standard R66 spec) are listed below from that brochure The demonstrator is registered N660PD, serial 0101 Jeremy Parkin – HeliHub.com . FACTORY-INSTALLED... Read more

Robinson delivers R66 serial number 100

Robinson delivers R66 serial number 100

11-Feb-2012Source: Robinson

On 23 December 2011, R66 serial number 0100 rolled off Robinson’s production line, one year and two months after the R66 Turbine received FAA certification. The 5-place R66 is Robinson’s largest and most powerful helicopter. The idea, conceived more than a decade ago, was to produce a reasonably priced, low maintenance, high performance turbine helicopter... Read more

Families of Columbian R66 victims hire Los Angeles attorneys

Families of Columbian R66 victims hire Los Angeles attorneys

7-Feb-2012Source: Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman

[ Editor: This press release refers to the faccident –12-Jul-11 N810AG Robinson R66 Girardot Airport, Colombia (2F) ] The aviation accident attorneys at Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman are representing the families of the two men killed in Robinson Helicopter Company’s first R66 crash which occurred on July 12, 2011 near Flandes, Colombia. Killed in... Read more

Robinson choose moving map for R66 Police version

Robinson choose moving map for R66 Police version

25-Jan-2012Source: Flight Management Systems

FMS is excited to share that the FMS Moving Map has been chosen by Robinson Helicopter Company for their Law Enforcement Demonstrator, R-66 helicopter Robinson wanted to go with a “Tried and True” system for the R-66 Police version that will be unveiled at Heli-Expo next month FMS President, Greg Taylor commented: “We are extremely... Read more

Robinson more than doubles 2010 production in 2011

Robinson more than doubles 2010 production in 2011

12-Jan-2012Source: Robinson

Robinson Helicopter Company continues to be the world’s leading producer of civil helicopters. In 2011, the company produced 356 helicopters (212 R44s, 88 R66s and 56 R22s), more than double 2010’s production of 162. While the R44 remains Robinson’s top selling helicopter, the response to its latest model, the R66 Turbine, has been very strong.... Read more

Robinson starts production of the 100th R66

Robinson starts production of the 100th R66

11-Dec-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Robinson Helicopter Co have started production of the 100th R66 – the company distributed a photo via Twitter at 3.21pm Pacific time on Saturday afternoon.  See original posting here. As pointed out here by Rotorcorp, the Robinson parts people, what Robinson Helicopter Co lack in volume of tweets, they certainly make up for in quality!... Read more

Every sixth R66 goes to Australia

Every sixth R66 goes to Australia

24-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

With European EASA and Canadian TC certification of the R66 causing issues for customers in those countries, Australia is forging ahead with deliveries and there are now nine R66s registered there with CASA. The last six of these demonstrate a bit of trend – serial numbers 48, 54, 60, 66, 72 and 78 form an... Read more

Heliflite delivers R66 to the Salvation Army

Heliflite delivers R66 to the Salvation Army

22-Nov-2011Source: Heliflite

This month Heliflite was pleased to deliver a new R66 Turbine helicopter to The Salvation Army for its dedicated Outback Flying Service which is based in Mt Isa, Queensland. The new R66 Turbine will be primarily operated to support remote outback communities and stations in central and north Queensland which covers an extraordinary 800,000 square... Read more

Robinson R66 SB-2 – Placards and Markings

Robinson R66 SB-2 – Placards and Markings

21-Nov-2011Source: Robinson

DATE: 27 October 2011 TO: R66 owners, operators, and maintenance personnel SUBJECT: Placards and Markings ROTORCRAFT AFFECTED: R66 helicopters S/N 0004 thru 0051, 0053 thru 0058, 0060, 0064 thru 0066, and 0071. TIME OF COMPLIANCE: Within next 150 flight hours or by 31 January 2012, whichever occurs first. BACKGROUND: Some placards and markings were revised... Read more

City of Fontana to be first police R66 customer?

City of Fontana to be first police R66 customer?

21-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

The Californian city of Fontana is putting a budget request in this week for two police-role helicopters, a low-time Robinson R44 with just 140 airframe hours, and a new R66. Police Chief Rodney Jones is preparting to ask city council’s approval on Tuesday to use $500,000 in asset seizure funds to purchase the near-new R44... Read more

Guidance Aviation launches turbine transition course

Guidance Aviation launches turbine transition course

13-Nov-2011Source: Guidance Aviation

Guidance Aviation of Prescott, AZ., a recognized a leader in High-Altitude Helicopter flight training, has announced the introduction of a new Turbine Transition training course. This program utilizes the new Robinson R-66 Rolls Royce powered turbine helicopter. According to Guidance CEO, John Stonecipher, “The Robinson R-66 is our first choice in a turbine platform.  It... Read more

Robinson hold ceremony for 10,000th helicopter

Robinson hold ceremony for 10,000th helicopter

12-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Robinson Helicopter Co held a ceremony on Thursday 10th November for local press and dignitaries to celebrate the production of the 10,000th helicopter at their Torrance factory.  A press release is reportedly forthcoming.  Until then, these are the pertinent points gleaned from local press reports Employment is increasing, with 200 new jobs in 2011 taking... Read more

NZ: Southern Lakes Helicopters has eight week R66 trial

NZ: Southern Lakes Helicopters has eight week R66 trial

12-Nov-2011Source: Southland Times

Lloyd Matheson, from Southern Lakes Helicopters, said the new Robinson R66 helicopter the company had on lease was more efficient and bigger than its existing Robinson R44.  A decision on whether to buy an R66 model was likely to be made after that, Mr Matheson said.  (see full story)... Read more

RotorCorp working with Apical on R66 Pop-out float STC

RotorCorp working with Apical on R66 Pop-out float STC

28-Oct-2011Source: RotorCorp

The Robinson R66 helicopter is not complete without a set of Pop-out floats;  that is my opinion. The best flying is beyond gliding distance from shore, and 70% of the earth is covered in water.  When I first got into the helicopter industry over twelve years ago a mentor told me that helicopters find work... Read more

UK: Heliair delivers another R66

UK: Heliair delivers another R66

25-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com

UK Robinson distributor Heliair is on the point of delivering its third Robinson R66, bringing the UK fleet to five.  Serial 0058 and registered N404RW, this helicopter replaces an R44 for a private owner who already operates on an FAA licence and will not be chasing the EASA certification many other potential buyers are waiting... Read more

NTSB issues prelim report for fatal R66 crash N266CY

NTSB issues prelim report for fatal R66 crash N266CY

24-Oct-2011Source: NTSB

On October 1, 2011, about 1255 mountain daylight time, a Robinson Helicopter, R66, N266CY, was substantially damaged during an in-flight breakup while in cruise flight near Philip, South Dakota. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The helicopter was registered to and operated by P P & J LLC., of Gillette, Wyoming. Visual... Read more

Robinson do not know when EASA will certify R66

Robinson do not know when EASA will certify R66

17-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com

We know that both UK Robinson dealers – Sloane Helicopters and Heliair – are currently very frustrated by the slow progress on EASA certification of the R66.  We suspect that the same is being felt right across Europe. We thus approached the manufacturer for a statement and they advised “We are working with EASA to... Read more

HeliAir delivers second R66 – UK fleet now at four

HeliAir delivers second R66 – UK fleet now at four

8-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com

The United Kingdom now has  an R66 fleet of four.  This follows HeliAir’s delivery of serial 0041 as N66MV to a private owner in Cheshire just prior to Helitech last week.  The helicopter was present at Duxford on the second day of the event. Between the two UK distributors – the other one being Sloane... Read more

Second fatal Robinson R66 accident reported

Second fatal Robinson R66 accident reported

3-Oct-2011Source: HeliHub.com

A second fatal accident has been reported to a Robinson R66.  User “kylesampson” posted the following message on an online forum – “I’m not a pilot I just wanted to get this out there. My wifes uncle just died in a R66 in South Dakota. Anyone who has one better wait and see what happens... Read more

01-Oct-11 N266CY Robinson R66 Philip, US-South Dakota (1F)

01-Oct-11 N266CY Robinson R66 Philip, US-South Dakota (1F)

1-Oct-2011

Haakon County Sheriff Mel Smith told local radio station that the helicopter crashed in a pasture a mile south of Philip. Sole occupant 64-year-old pilot James Hladky was pronounced dead at the scene.... Read more

Sloane Helicopters at Helitech 2011

Sloane Helicopters at Helitech 2011

22-Sep-2011Source: Sloane Helicopters

Sloane Helicopters is delighted to be exhibiting at the largest European helicopter show, Helitech 2011, Duxford, from Tuesday 27th to Thursday 29th September 2011. In our capacity as the UK and Ireland distributor and Customer Service Centre for Agusta and Robinson helicopters, we will be presenting a range of aviation products and services including the... Read more

Mornington Sanford Aviation expands in multiple directions

Mornington Sanford Aviation expands in multiple directions

14-Sep-2011Source: HeliHub.com

Mornington Sanford Aviation have recently received EASA Part 147 Approval to conduct Robinson R66 differences courses for those engineers who already have the R22/R44 types on their licences.  Additionally, the company is soon to set up an EASA Approved Part 147 training school in Kuala Lumpur for the R22, R44 with Lycoming engine and the... Read more

Report: Robinson profile and SWOT analysis

Report: Robinson profile and SWOT analysis

12-Sep-2011Source: MarketResearch

Synopsis ICD Research’s Robinson Helicopter Company, Inc.: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis contains in depth information and data about the company and its operations. The profile contains a company overview, business description, SWOT analysis, key facts, information on products and services, details of locations and subsidiaries, plus information on key news events affecting the company.... Read more

Robinson R66 SL-03

Robinson R66 SL-03

7-Sep-2011Source: Robinson

Clutch Assembly Retaining Bolt Replacement... Read more

Robinson R66 SL-02

Robinson R66 SL-02

7-Sep-2011Source: Robinson

Baggage Door Seals Kit... Read more

Sloane Helicopters deliver UK’s third R66

Sloane Helicopters deliver UK’s third R66

29-Aug-2011Source: HeliHub.com

UK Robinson dealer Sloane Helicopters has recently delivered the third R66 into the UK market.  Serial #0031 has been handed over to a private owner in the North East of England, who will continue to operate it on the FAA registration N4478K until EASA certification is achieved by Robinson Helicopter Co in Torrance.  At that... Read more

Rolls-Royce RR300 engine certified in Russia

Rolls-Royce RR300 engine certified in Russia

21-Aug-2011Source: Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, announced that the RR300 engine has received certification from the Russian airworthiness authority IAC-AR, enabling flight operations for the Robinson R66 helicopter and opening up future growth for the versatile aircraft. The RR300 engine, which powers Robinson’s first gas-turbine aircraft, received flight certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration... Read more

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