Robinson helicopter operators now have affordable, featurerich glass cockpit options. Just in time for the annual hai heliexpo convention in dallas, were excited to announce a series of enhancements and expanded feature set within our g500h glass flight display stc for robinson r44 helicopters. The helitrak r44 autopilot is a fullfeatured flight guidance control system that. R44 g500h glass cockpit retrofit skye avionics ltd. Aircraft bluebook helicopter robinson robinson r44 astroclipperraven. Fourseat robinson r44 raven ii and clipper ii helicopters are high. An opengl crj glass cockpit simulator with fsx interface for home cockpit builder. No external gps, gyros, adahrs, or glass panel are required to get it up and running. Skye avionics program involves building your panel in our shop which is designed to slide into the r44 with ease and provide a fast installation. Construction list robinson r44 serial line no model reg currentlast operator status.
Robinson helicopters the perfect training helicopter mauna loa. Aspen avionics announces faa approval for robinson r44 series helicopters. The first model was the astro, now discontinued, followed by the raven carbuerated and the raven ii fuel injected. Robinson r44 specifications technical data description. Now, pilots flying behind g500h in the r44 will experience a faster, more responsive and modernized flight display, alongside a number of additional features that improve situational.
Drei zinnen park is completely revised and corrected compared to the previous scenery. With the glass cockpits that are offered by every other general aviation aircraft manufacturer except robinson, the r22 could rise again as an instrument trainer, though the increased weight and therefore stability of the r44 certainly makes learning and checkrides easier. R44 raven iiclipper ii robinson helicopter company. Access rights manager can enable it and security admins to quickly analyze user authorizations and access permissions to systems, data, and files, and help them protect their organizations from the potential risks of data loss and data breaches. Trc glass cockpit software 580 kb this software interfaces the knobs and rotaries of the trc glass cockpit modules with microsoft fsx. The first of the robinson fleet vskylabs is working on is now available for purchase. The fwp22a flight simulator hardware is so realistic that. A powdercoated steeltube structure gives the r44 a rigid yet lightweight airframe, while the aerodynamic fuselage optimizes air speed and fuel economy. This garminheld stc and software upgrade is supported by our. The evolution primary flight display will be a factory option late this year. When the r22 stole the market for twoseat helicopters, frank robinson moved to do the same with fourseat helicopters. Sep 11, 2017 great flight with robinson r44 raven ii hbztf. R44s have a twobladed rotor system, tbar cyclic and the latest in robinson technology including streamlined instrument panels and crashworthy bladder fuel tanks.
Aspen avionics, manufacturer of the innovative evolution flight display system, announced today the european aviation safety agency easa approval for installation of aspens evolution hseries primary flight displays pfds and multifunction flight displays mfds into the robinson r44 and r44 ii model. Robinson r44r66 cockpit caddie robin aviation products. It was first flown on 31 march 1990 and received faa certification in december 1992, with the first delivery in february 1993 the r44 has been the worlds bestselling general aviation ga. Servo driven very precise replica of an aircraft gauge especially designed for flight simulation. Aug, 2012 guidance aviation pilot kyle shuffler takes off in a robinson r44 raven ii helicopter in a field during prescott valley days 2012, june 17, 2012. Systems are listed below according to application, but equipment may be used for. It is the mostproduced ga aircraft of the 21st century, with 5,805 deliveries from 20002017 features. Aspen avionics reduces prices adds synthetic vision software standard for. Let us know what you think of the site and tell us what features you want to see next. Rugged video offers a number of video recorders, cameras, and complete systems for use on the robinson r44 with several faa approved mounting options.
Robinson helicopter operators now have affordable, featurerich glass cockpit. The g500h option has previously been available only on the r66 turbine helicopter. Robinson r44 raven ii takeoff camera in cockpit youtube. The safetyenhancing benefits of glass panel technology have yet to be fully realized in the helicopter market, says anson gray, aspens helicopter program. The fwp22a flight deck is modeled after the robinson r22 helicopter console. The robinson r44 helicopter is a fourseat followup to the highly successful r22 twoseat helicopter trainer, taking to the skies 15 years after its predecessor. The aero dynamix robinson r44 faa approved modification installs a fully integrated no switching required nvis compatible lighting system that is usable during all phases of operation, day, night and nvg. Apr 10, 20 download opensource glass cockpit opengc for free. At mauna loa training schools we fly robinson helicopters, one of the most. The robinson r44 is a singleengine fourseat light utility helicopter produced by the usamerican manufacturer robinson helicopter company. Robinson r44 the r44 is a singleengine helicopter with a semirigid twobladed main rotor and a twobladed tail rotor and a skid landing gear. The g500h glass flight display stc in the robinson r44 helicopter also. G complete glass cockpit cockpit builders marketplace.
Video is on hd 1920 x 1080, 25 fps this video does not pursue comercial intentions. Based on the companys twoseat robinson r22, the r44 features hydraulically assisted flight controls. This flying club r44 package includes the skidequipped r44 raven ii and the fixed utility and emergency floatequipped r44 clipper ii. The robinson r44 is a fourseat light helicopter produced by robinson helicopter company since 1992. Marsh aspen avionics evolution glass cockpits will be offered on robinson r22, r44, and turbine r66 models. Nvg cockpit lighting for robinson r44 aero dynamix. With the touchtrainer there is no such thing as generic aircraft simulation thanks to our unique faa approval to use touch screens and our own simavio software. The r44 has been the worlds bestselling general aviation ga helicopter every year since 1999. Guidance aviation pilot kyle shuffler takes off in a robinson r44 raven ii helicopter in a field during prescott valley days 2012, june 17, 2012. Aspen avionics announces faa approval for robinson r44 series. And the caddie reduces the chance of a loose chart or other object being sucked out of a door opening or fresh air vent and into the tail rotor. The fwp22a is the perfect training simulator allowing flight students to get acquainted with all the gauges present in a fully vfr equipped robinson r22 helicopter and to learn the procedures for this type.
This microprocessor connects to your pc via the included usb cable. Robinson r44 take control of our modern 4 seat helicopter. This package includes the skidequipped r44 raven ii, and the fixed utility and emergency float equipped r44 clipper ii. Aspen avionics announces faa approval for robinson r44. It is a combined primary flight display and multifunction display pfdmfd which provides flight instrumentation, moving map navigation, and situational awareness. A highly complete cockpit glass effects and rain effect several high quality livraries removable doors instrument lighting. Systems are listed below according to application, but equipment may be used for other applications. The r44 is a fourseat development of the robinson r22. The most advanced r44 simulator highly detailed cockpit and systems for exceptional realism level 5 ftd and fnpt ii qualification available aerodynamic modeling based on ffs data package frascas visual system with helicopter mission database three channel wraparound visual display system r66 configuration available glass cockpit. Fourseat r44 raven i and clipper i helicopters are high performing, reliable and easy to maintain. Fourseat robinson r44 raven ii and clipper ii helicopters are high performing, reliable and easy to maintain. The four seat model r44 is the most popular helicoptor in production today, and the two seat model r22 has the lowest acquisition and operating costs of any production helicoptor. G500h upgrade for robinson r44 helicopter just got better garmin.
Nextgeneration glass cockpit solution for helicopters. It has no motion, but it has been selling quite well and is getting very close to european approval as an fnpt. Sutton james robinson helicopter program pathfinder indemnity. Model year model serial number average retail wholesale value trend. The undeniable joy of glass cockpit upgrades rotor. The company makes his debut with the capital of cuba and nudges at the.
It is equipped with a semirigid two bladed main rotor and two blades tail rotor. When it comes to helping pilots gain ifr flying certification, specialized helicopters used to rely on a larger r44 for training. Discover the revolution in helicopter flight control. The r44s aerodynamic fuselage optimizes airspeed and fuel economy. Opengc is a crossplatform, simulator independent, glass cockpit software toolkit for home cockpit builders. The modern roomy cockpit provides an ideal learning environment and the helicopters ample power and predictable handling characteristics make it a pleasure to fly.
Starting february 21 there will be some big savings and we will finally get the new ka50 cockpit. Advanced safety device that reduces pilot workload for the robinson r44. You can fly the aircraft in uk, american, german and french, swiss and dutch registrations, and features include a virtual cockpit and 2d panel with custom gauges, in sim checklist, custom sounds, authentic animations, highly realistic avionics and cockpit. Garmin is pleased to announce the availability of multiple software upgrades and. Apr 01, 2010 specialized helicopters robinson r22 glass cockpit specialized helicopters of watsonville, calif. Replica g complete glass cockpit full set made on order expect shipping 23 weeks after order. Aspen avionics announces easa approval for robinson r44. The software is great more accurate to fly than any others i have come across, and with the virtual helicopter controls it is very realisic. Included in the instrument is an electronics board with a dedicated microprocessor. A 3 or 5yearold r44 is a nearperfect substitute for a brand new one. Western avionics stc now available to nregistered helicopters. Md offers glass cockpit solutions for md500e and md520n. The r44 one of the most popular general aviation helicopters in the world has been modelled in extremely high detail, based on extensive research on the actual realworld aircraft.
Robinson r44 astro helicopters for sale the robinson r44 astro is a singleengined light helicopter manufactured by the robinson helicopter company, based on the robinson r22. The flexible highintegrity design, all level a software architecture, builtin. It has an enclosed cabin with two rows of sidebyside seating for a pilot and three passengers. The robinson r44 astro is a singleengined light helicopter manufactured by the robinson helicopter company, based on the robinson r22. Garmin has put decades of avionics experience to use to develop a robust lineup of solutions designed to help keep you safer in the skies. Specialized helicopters robinson r22 glass cockpit specialized helicopters of watsonville, calif. The helitrak r44 autopilot is a fullfeatured flight guidance control system that reduces pilot workload. Adsb field compliance avionics software garmin database updates garmin registration. Wherever you fly in the world, chances are that you will spend some time in a rotorcraft built by robinson helicopter company, just a few of the reasons that we. Why not follow us on facebook to be the first to find out about the latest developments. Aspen avionics, manufacturer of the innovative evolution flight display system, announced today the faa approval for installation of aspens hseries primary flight displays pfds and multifunction flight displays mfds into the robinson r44 and r44 ii. Robinson r44 trial lesson the robinson r44 is an excellent helicopter to fly a trial lesson in. Fwp22 rotary wing simulator robinson r22 style flight. The 6hole panel is standard on the r22 and r44 raven i while the 8hole.
Aspen avionics systems are already available on the bell 206 and eurocopter as350. Flying club robinson r44 helicopter download version. G500h has received faa stcs for installation in the robinson r44, bell 206 series and bell 407, as well as the eurocopter as350b2, as350b3 and ecb4. The robinson r44 raven series provides excellent reliability, responsive handling, and altitude performance, making the r44 ideal for private, business, and utility applications a powdercoated steeltube structure gives the r44 a rigid yet lightweight airframe, while the aerodynamic fuselage optimizes air speed and fuel economy. Aircraft bluebook helicopter robinson robinson r44. Different to the r22, it features hydraulicallyassisted flight controls. It is based on fs2002, but the cockpit and visuals are really pretty good, and for the price, provides superb training. Robinson helicopters the perfect training helicopter. The r44 ii differs from the r44 i by having a fuel injected lycoming io540ae1a5 engine instead of the carbureted lycoming o540f1b5 engine and a. Apr 18, 2018 the r44 has been the worlds bestselling general aviation ga helicopter every year since 1999. When it comes to helicopters, the tools you need in the cockpit are as unique as your mission. Faa approved batd touchtrainer robinson fm 100 rotary wing. R44 transition training we offer a twoday robinson r44 transition training course for pilots with r22 time and a threeday course for hightime pilots with no robinson experience.
Only thing missing really is the peripheral view and the motion, but i really think it has helped with both mine and my husbands training, particuarly the hovering. G500h upgrade for robinson r44 helicopter just got better. The touchtrainer can simulate robinson r22 and r44 with five individual cockpits with aspen, garmin g500h and analog flight decks. The autopilot also contains advanced safety features for speed envelope protection, fulltime lowg detection and warning, and the ability to recover the aircraft from unusual attitudes. Aspen avionics reduces prices adds synthetic vision software standard. From flight displays with 3d terrain to workloadreducing radios, garmin solutions work together seamlessly so. Garmins g500h glass cockpit is now an option on new robinson r44 raven ii and cadet helicopters.
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