R66 Helicopter Confined Landing

[@ganthrithor]

HQ ship spotted :P

[@kojack635]

I've flown the r44, cabri G2, and Schweizer 300cbi, but never this one. I bet that power bump is nice 👌

[@ABHelicopters]

Hi there Thanks for your comment- sounds like you have a good range of experience on light single engine piston helis- I would really recommend that you try a turbine - be it a 500, 206 66 or even a As350/ ec120. That said - the r66 flies very similarly to the 44, yes there is plenty of power, but it’s not quite as instantaneous as you get in a R44. That said, great aircraft, especially when coupled with some of the new avionics/ autopilots and the extended range tanks

[@kojack635]

@@ABHelicopters Yes, I would like to do a turbine transition soon to maybe a 206. A MD500 would be a dream though. Those things have power for days and so maneuverable. I haven't seen many places that own R66's actually. Its either R22/44's, or they jump straight to bell 206's/407's like the ones at our local forestry commission. I love the sound of a turbine at startup though.

[@tomwolf9432]

Which camera gives you all the data (lat/long, alt, speed etc)? Thanks 😊

[@ABHelicopters]

Hi there- that was a garmin virb xe , but that has been discontinued unfortunately

[@helicopterovirtual-msfs6254]

Magnífico 👏

[@ABHelicopters]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheNighthunter33]

what camera u are using to show all those dials

[@ABHelicopters]

Garmin VIRB- link in description

[@ABHelicopters]

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[@ABHelicopters]

Please ask any questions related to video (or the R66 Helicopter) and we will happily try to answer them!

[@pilot4hire]

I like your camera. What are you using, I need to get me one... any suggestions and all suggestions are welcomed...

[@maddylovett3735]

Nice video - I have seen your videos landing at that place before - is it harder to do in this helicopter than the R44?

[@ABHelicopters]

The R66 has more power than the R44 and can actually be lighter than it- however as it is a turbine engine - there is a longer reaction time to power requirements - like driving an older diesel car- so you have to be more smooth with power application on the approach and landing

[@ahcmit]

Hi Guys good to see some helicopter content from the UK being published so thanks for this. I have always admired the R66, what are the on-going costs of ownership for one of these? How much of that is unscheduled or ad-hoc maintenance? Is lease back a good route to ownership?

[@ExtremeRecluse]

Landing pretty close to those solar panels Risking a lot of potential damage.

[@ABHelicopters]

Every off airfield landing reviewed against a risk assessment - it’s suggested to do a low reconnaissance of the site before landing - and reviewing against 5s’s - size , shape, surroundings , slope, and surface- if the landing area is suitable - continue - but be ready to abort at any stage if the pilot is unhappy with any aspects as they get close

[@enocsamuel2305]

I travel it.

[@ABHelicopters]

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[@enocsamuel2305]

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[@ABHelicopters]

Glad to hear it

[@enocsamuel2305]

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