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Thurston's fleet of helicopters consists of two Robinson R22 Beta IIs and an R44 Clipper 2 which is fitted with a comprehensive avionics avionics fit and an enhanced leather interior as well. Naturally all the machines are immaculately maintained and both Robinson R22s are fitted with the required instruments and avionics to enable full training in the use of radio navigation and instrument flying to be given.

Robinson R22 technical specification:
Robinson R22 Specification
  • Weights: Gross Weight 1,370 lb - Empty Weight Equipped (w/full oil) 855 lb - Fuel (19.2 gal) 115 lb - Optional Auxiliary Fuel (10.5 gal) 63 lb - Passengers and Baggage w/stnd fuel 400 lb
  • Powerplant: Lycoming O-360 Four-Cylinder, Air-Cooled - Derated to 131 horsepower at 2652 rpm
  • Performance: Maximum Airspeed (Vne) up to 118 mph (102 kts) - Cruise Airspeed @ 70% Power 110 mph (96 kts) - Maximum Range (no reserve) Over 200 miles - Maximum Range (w/aux fuel) Over 300 miles - Average Fuel Consumption 8 to 10 gph - Rate-of-Climb at Sea Level Over 1,000 fpm - Rate-of-Climb at 10,000 Feet Over 600 fpm - Maximum Operating Altitude 14,000 feet - Hover Ceiling IGE @ 1370 GW 9,400 feet
Robinson R44 technical specification:
Robinson R44 Specification
  • Weights: Gross Weight 2,400 lb - Empty Weight Equipped (incl oil & avionics) 1,442 lb - Standard Fuel (30.6 gal) 184 lb - Auxiliary Fuel (18.3 gal) 110 lb - Passengers and Baggage w/standard fuel 774 lb
  • Performance: Cruise Speed up to 130 mph (113 kts) - Maximum Range (no reserve) approx 400 miles - Hover Ceiling IGE @ 2400 lb 6,400 feet - Hover Ceiling OGE @ 2200 lb 5,100 feet - Rate-of-Climb over 1,000 fpm - Maximum Operating Altitude 14,000 feet

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