How to Start A Helicopter | R44 Startup Procedure

[@KillerKilometers]

Wow thanks for this! Im planning on coming to SUU in a few years, really informative videos! Cheers from florida!

[@SUUAviation]

Glad to hear you enjoyed. We’re excited to hear from you. Cheers from Utah!

[@MichaKaufman]

Those with newer models of the R44 Raven II (things that are not included in the video): add 8 seconds of engine prime before starting the engine with mixture rich, then return the mixture back to lean. Start the engine and then move the mixture to rich again when the engine starts. Oh, and don't forget to switch on the takeoff light before taxi or takeoff. Thanks for this video!

[@OfficialNAZRT]

Great video! You guys should do one showing the preflight inspection on the R44 as well! I'd love to see that, as well as the checklists you use since I'll be training there in a few months.

[@SUUAviation]

Hi Josh! Here's the R44 Pre-Flight video :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn-uYWafhNB6na8

[@rogerfournier3284]

THE MOST SAFEST HELEPCPTER EVER PRODUCED. VERY SMOOTH, AND HANDLING CHARISTICS ARE FLUID!

[@geddon436]

i'm not a pilot, but, that seems questionable.

[@WeLoveWave]

Not quite sure where you're getting that opinion. The flight envelope is way too tight. Not to mention sudden windshear can you put into unavoidable high speed negative-G.... I'll pass thanks. Beautiful aircraft though.

[@miket3445]

Like any machine, operate within the limitations imposed in the POH and if well maintained then it’s safe to use……although being single piston engine I would ensure regular visits to your instructor to keep proficient in autorotational descent and PFL techniques.

[@joshuahickman5373]

I'm currently serving active duty in the U.S. Army and I plan on attending SUU in the future. I WILL be a commercial helicopter pilot!

[@SUUAviation]

Sweet! Let us know if you have any questions!

[@anthony3064]

This is very Informative, Greetings From Philippines. 🇵🇭

[@SUUAviation]

Greetings!

[@charlesRomano-j8n]

GRACIAS tu explicacion detallada en ingles es mass clara que la que tengo en lengua espñol en argentina !! thank you ...🙂👍

[@lilspkie]

Amazing video. I cannot wait to start my flight lessons

[@SUUAviation]

Thank you! When are you planning on starting?

[@lilspkie]

@@SUUAviation this summer for sure! I have my cousin highly intrigued in flying as well. He's mostlikely going to go to your school when he graduates from H. S and he's going to have his A&P.

[@SUUAviation]

That’s great!

[@fc1133]

Nice video, thanks for posting. One question though: I noticed that your outside camera was mounted on the left-hand side. I remember my instructor telling me something about never having something mounted on the left side, in case it comes of and flies straight into the tail rotor. What say you? Thanks.

[@krzysztofborowiecki5132]

Which procedure is better - start with carb heat (less power) or start without (more power) if during the start procedure the temperature is outside yellow range?

[@charlesRomano-j8n]

nice excellent Job ....

[@dlloyd6300]

Well done video!

[@SUUAviation]

Thanks Rich!

[@kgrayson655]

Great video

[@BobSmith-mc7uq]

Keep a good eye on Adam S.

[@blitznone1142]

I’ve always wanted my rotor wing license.

[@SUUAviation]

It’s a great goal to pursue! If you’d like some more details on the program, feel free to contact us at either [e-mail] or at 435-586-7862

[@justins8089]

Awesome video man!

[@SUUAviation]

Thank you!

[@mariojaviergonzalezrios653]

Excelente video si fuera en español sería mucho mejor

[@rajatsahota24]

Nice video. I am planning to become helicopter pilot. Should I go to canada or usa for flight school.

[@SUUAviation]

That's great! Both are great options, so it really comes down to where you prefer to live. Feel free to reach out to our team with any questions at 435-586-7862 or [e-mail].

[@donizetesilva1088]

Donizete Braganca pt SP Brasil

[@vampire526horizon8]

Thanks for this ...it helped me Al lot ... I have a questio.may I asked a question ...what could possible cause a sudden drop of both Engine and Rotor RPM while at cruise flight...altitude 1200 ft, A/s95k, 4 pax.with less fuel ..manifold at 22 InHG ..indication loss of power ..low rpm lighted and low rpm audio, both needles drop to Idle speed ...what do you caused this incident??thanks

[@tobiasleitner-xk9hd]

Hm, engine failure in combination with a slow reacting clutch? Slow roll off? However I do realize that this is more a theoretical question - because nobody would have walked away and described the incident in detail if the rotor rpm would really have dropped to idle during flight...

[@aerykhurley8236]

All these start up videos are awesome.. But when someone comes and steals all your birds.. dont be shocked.. haha

[@divan_naude]

If a Robinson R44 sound like that, something is wrong 😂

[@RaySmith-k2b]

Come on come on cyclic friction just here hold my beer I'll do it .

[@MoDrazzz]

Great video! Can you share the checklist?

[@SUUAviation]

You got it, if you reach out to us over social media, we can send that over

[@YourAverageCar]

im a 12 year old watching, just for the sake of it

[@SUUAviation]

It's never too early to start thinking about aviation as your career field :)

[@SUUAviation]

It's never too early to grow an interest in aviation!

[@YourAverageCar]

@@SUUAviation :)

[@MrDance4meh]

Just start & go bro

[@SUUAviation]

If only it were that simple 😆

[@starstray4326]

Ikr!? Lol

[@Heli4213]

People wanna hear the helicopter not background music

[@user-fm2kn8vr9z]

Millions of taliban will watch such videos in order to learn how to operate the new gear properly :D

[@9bnineb]

this is why i don't plan to fly helo's.

[@AftStrut]

Then you do need a key to start it.

[@SUUAviation]

Yes, a key is required for start up.

[@lookingforwookiecopilot]

So, can you watch movies on that screen,...like if you're really bored while on a long cross country or something?

[@bower31]

Not possible and if you did you'd probably not be flying for much longer after that

[@SUUAviation]

Hi Joseph, that screen is used for navigation and flight. Flying a helicopter takes a lot of concentration and even on cross country flights you will have plenty to do to keep from becoming bored.

[@lookingforwookiecopilot]

@@SUUAviation Hmm, seems like an opportunity missed, but anyway,... Ever just turn it off and fly the old fashioned way?

[@SUUAviation]

We do have aircraft with steam gauges instead of the screens. Both are fun to fly!

[@ravishekhawat7754]

Too many check that's why I prefer car only.

[@jeffreystinger]

I PREFER CIRCLING MYSELF…..🚁

[@vincentarisa9513]

So what is that nonsense in movies where the helicopter is up and running in seconds

[@SUUAviation]

The movie would be too long if it showed the real start up procedures!

[@subculture-records]

Given that this is a Robinson helicopter, it may be safer not to start it at all, ever.

[@SUUAviation]

Due to the relatively low cost of Robinson helicopters, it is one of the best-selling civilian aircraft out there. Because of this, many pilots with little time, and experience at the controls tend to privately own them, which has led to poor maintenance and improper flight of the aircraft. Just like any other aircraft, when a Robinson helicopter has been properly cared for and properly flown, it is a completely safe aircraft to fly.

[@donizetesilva1088]

Donizete Braganca pt SP Brasil