Russian R66s complete round-the-world trip

Russian R66s complete round-the-world trip

19-Sep-2013 Source: Aviamarket

On Saturday 14th September, after 39448 km, 43 days and total 220 hours of the flight time, two Robinson R66s arrived back in Moscow after completing a trip round the world.  Here is the electronic translation of the story from Aviamarket, Robinson dealers in Russia.

During the 43 days of the pilots flying club on two Robinson R66 helicopters broke the route with a total length of about 40,000 kilometers, affecting virtually all climatic zones of the planet. Expedition of Dmitry Rakitsky, Michael Farih, Alexandra Kuryleva and Vadim Melnikov crossed 4 continents, two oceans and borders 16 different countries. In total, the crews spent 220 hours in the air. “The longest flight day we were on a flight from Greenland to Canada and from there to the south, in Newfoundland and Labrador. It lasted 12.5 flight hours, “- said Mikhail Farih, leader of the expedition. The participants made a trip of more than 200 landings in the most beautiful and remote corners of our planet have visited the Norwegian fjords in a unique valley of geysers in Iceland, Greenland saw an ice canyon and the majestic Niagara Falls. Crossed the Atlantic Ocean with a length of 2,300 route kilometers, overcame the longest stretch above the water surface to 787 kilometers, appreciated the rugged beauty of Alaska and enjoyed the heady air of the Siberian taiga and the Altai Mountains. According to the members of the expedition of Alexander Kuryleva, this flight was the “crowning glory” of all the many trips made by members of the Aero Club of the Company.

The tasks assigned crews Around the World, is not only to test themselves and achieving their goals, but also in practice to test a new helicopter Robinson R66, which has only recently been certified in Russia. Throughout the route the expedition never needed the help of aviation technology. “Helicopters have demonstrated high reliability, we have never sought professional service. All that was needed to service the helicopters were carrying. On the way to buy fuel only. Additional spare parts, we have not proved useful, “- stated participant flight, the pilot-in-chief of” Aviamarket “Dmitry Rakitsky.

The flight was a landmark event for the entire aviation community, not only in Russia but also in the world. “I think this expedition once again helped break the stereotype of the Robinson R66 as a walking light helicopter. Having made this year are two unique flight – to the North Pole and around the world, we have proved that the machine, thanks to the gas turbine engine, can easily run at lower temperatures and smoothly overcome long routes. Now we are 100% confident in the quality and reliability of the product that we offer to our clients “, – said Mikhail YUSHKOV, General Director of” Aviamarket. ”

It is the latest members of the flying club tour companies, ahead of new horizons and grandiose plans to “conquer the world” for the production of light helicopters Robinson Helicopter Company, and in the meantime we invite you to enjoy viewing the unique galleries First flight of the Russian Helicopter Around the World posted on our website .

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