24-Nov-2010
According to the Fire Department, the helicopter pilot Cristiano Felipe Rocha, 23, suffered a broken nose. The passenger, identified only as Leonardo, suffered minor injuries.... Read more
23-Nov-2010
Bird strike broke canopy, emergency landing made in school field.... Read more
20-Nov-2010
Emergency landing, without reported damage. Engineers attended at the scene... Read more
11-Nov-2010Source: Heliair
Heli Air, established over 25 years ago is the largest Robinson Helicopter Distributor in the UK and one of the world’s most successful, and eagerly awaits the imminent arrival of the superb new 5-seat R66 Turbine helicopter. Heli Air, who will have the first R66 in the UK and Europe has confirmed orders from confident... Read more
9-Nov-2010
Pilot Russell Parker, aged 39, died in this R22 accident while mustering cattle... Read more
8-Nov-2010Source: Mornington Sandford Aviation
by Richard Mornington-Sanford Not so long ago, if I had asked Frank Robinson whether there would be a turbine-engine powered Robinson helicopter, Frank would have said: “You know, Dick, that turbine engine is just too damned expensive.†The phrase ‘never say never’ comes to mind as I start a pre-flight inspection with Doug Tompkins, Robinson... Read more
4-Nov-2010
Training accident, ended up on starboard side... Read more
2-Nov-2010
The two fatalities on a licence re-validation flight were owner Bevan Bertholdt (39) and flight instructor Boeta Austin... Read more
29-Oct-2010Source: Sloane Helicopters
Sloane Helicopters, the longest established international Robinson dealer in the world, is pleased to confirm increasing interest in the new Robinson R66 turbine helicopter. The R66 received FAA certification on 25th October 2010 and EASA certification is expected early in 2011. Sloane was one of the first dealers worldwide to purchase its own R66 and... Read more
28-Oct-2010Source: Robinson
[HeliHub.com editor note – purely for completeness we file this story – bear in mind it was HeliHub.com who had the scoop and announced the certification date of 25th October way back on 29th September (see article here)] Torrance, CA— On October 25, 2010, three years and eight months after Robinson Helicopter publicly announced plans... Read more
28-Oct-2010Source: Westfalen-Blatt
This article follows the accident of R44 D-HMMB (see HeliHub.com accident page) which has left successful 21-year old singer Anna-Maria Zimmermann in a coma. Her official website is at http://www.annamariazimmermann.de. An English translation of the German article can be found here... Read more
26-Oct-2010Source: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, congratulates Robinson Helicopter Company on achieving certification of the new R66. The helicopter was FAA certified October 25 during a ceremony held at the Robinson facility in Torrance, CA. The R66 is powered by a single Rolls-Royce RR300 turboshaft engine and is the first turbine powered model in Robinson’s... Read more
25-Oct-2010Source: NZ Herald
Transport Accident Investigation Commission air accident investigator Peter Williams said there was no evidence that the model was to blame in the recent fatal accident referred to in the article... Read more
24-Oct-2010
Passengers included pop singer Anna-Maria Zimmermann (21), who came to fame in Germany’s third series of “Pop Idol”. Also on board were her manager Alexander Frömelt (37) , her tour manager Dominik Schlick (31) and the pilot Mario M. (50)... Read more
21-Oct-2010Source: Multiflight and Cotswold Helicopters
From the website of Multilfight Multiflight has sold a Robinson R22 Beta II helicopter to Helitrain Ltd at Kemble Airfield for flight training purposes The R22 Beta II G-FIRS recently returned to service following its 12-year 2200 hour overhaul. As a Robinson Service Centre, Multiflight was able to carry out this work in house, plus... Read more
20-Oct-2010
FAA prelim report stated that this R22 “ended up on its side”. We note that we have another report dated 29th October of the same type of helicopter in Prescott AZ – perhaps the FAA got the wrong date on this report?... Read more
17-Oct-2010Source: Merlin Simulation
Merlin Simulation is pleased to announce the approval of its truly affordable, new generation Pro-Series R-22/44 AATD. The FTD may be housed in a trailer or a dedicated room within the training facility. New Generation means new features incorporating advanced technology, superior visual imagery, and true flight modeling previously found only in high end training... Read more
16-Oct-2010
Landing mishap near Lake Boksjön, east of Tärnaby where helicopter with 2 POB met bad weather and force landed into a quagmire. The aircraft settled deep into the ground, resulting in damage to the helicopter.... Read more
15-Oct-2010Source: HeliHub.com
In the final episode of our series from interviewing Frank Robinson last Friday, we are today covering various anecotes from our time with him. The most surprising point was that he prefers the R44 to the R66. Ask any marketing specialist and you are most likely to find them promoting their latest and greatest product... Read more
15-Oct-2010Source: Prescott Daily Courier
Guidance Helicopters, Inc. in Prescott has donated a high-altitude four-seater helicopter to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office to help with daytime search and rescue efforts.... Read more
14-Oct-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Robinson Helicopter Company “RHC” has no doubt been the number one success story of the light helicopter market in the last three decades, but it is this sector that demonstrates the greatest volatility when the going gets tough. In our interview with Frank last Friday, he described how the company went from the high of... Read more
14-Oct-2010
Instructor Jason Wright, 29, of Bluff, and his pupil Allan Munro, 67, of Avondale, 75km north of Invercargill, were found with the submerged but intact Robinson 22 2km southeast of Colyers Island inside the harbour, ending a 24 hour search.... Read more
13-Oct-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Following our analysis yesterday of the R66’s outlook…. Turning to his personal future, Frank is cutting right back on his flying hours, on the grounds that he has “promised too many people that he would make it to 100”, followed by one of his famous wry smiles. He claims to have not thought too much... Read more
12-Oct-2010Source: Guardia di Finanza
It is more than € 600,000 the commercial value of the brand new American helicopter “R44” of the “Robinson Helicopter” arrested nell’Elba Campo (LI) by the financiers of Naval Operations Department of Livorno, with the active collaboration of colleagues at the Naval Air Group in La Spezia . The service, in its initial phase, has... Read more
12-Oct-2010Source: HeliHub.com
As part of our interview with Frank Robinson last Friday, we discussed the future – principally the upcoming R66 model which is due for FAA certification in two weeks time on 25th October and the EASA approval 6-8 months after that. As the total number of helicopters delivered from the RHC factory at Torrance closes... Read more
12-Oct-2010
Helicopter was involved in scouring the property to map mustering locations when the accident happened... Read more
12-Oct-2010
Low level training exercise and right skid snagged the ground causing the helicopter to imbalance and turn over onto its side.... Read more
11-Oct-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Frank Robinson has just completed a week’s tour of the UK accompanied by his daughter Terry hane, covering three principal events. Starting last Tuesday 5th, he made a very well-received presentation at the Royal Aeronautical Society – their annual “Cierva Lecture” – to an audience of over 150. The venue was very much “standing room... Read more
5-Oct-2010
Pilot believed he had a mechanical failure and tried and pick a spot to land for an emergency landing... Read more
4-Oct-2010
Main blade hit electicity line pole during take-off... Read more
4-Oct-2010
The pilot and shooter were on a deer recovery operation when the helicopter went down in the Preservation area of Fiordland about 6pm.... Read more
29-Sep-2010Source: HeliHub.com
FAA certification for the turbine powered Robinson R66 is expected on Monday 25th October, and all dealers have been invited to the factory at Torrance for a celebratory party. The R66 is powered by the new Rolls Royce RR 300, rated by the manufacturer at 240-300 shp, and weighing in at 176lb (a fraction under... Read more
28-Sep-2010
The pilot over-controlled the aircraft on experiencing dynamic rollover during take off. The aircraft became airborne and began rotating, before impacting the ground and sustaining serious damage to the tail. The pilot was unaware of the damage and continued the flight although he subsequently landed without further mishap.... Read more
25-Sep-2010
Helicopter ended up on its port side after the pilot was reported as saying he lost power... Read more
23-Sep-2010
The R44 suffered a tail rotor birdstrike 33ft above the ground, vibrated and lost power. The machine landed heavily on boulder-covered uneven terrain and tipped over, tearing off the tail rotor boom and smashing the main rotor.... Read more
21-Sep-2010Source: Star News
The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office helicopter program is grounded indefinitely after its only pilot resigned Saturday amid an internal investigation. Â – – – HeliHub.com notes that the R44 flown by this unit was registered N911SG, incorporating the pilot’s initials... Read more
18-Sep-2010
Among recommendations is that Russian aviation authorities organise training for light aviation enthusiasts for flying in winter conditions and that the need for a unified centre for raising training standards for light aviation flyers be assessed.... Read more
17-Sep-2010
One news report quotes it as an R44, but the FAA register only records one Schweizer 300 with Lake Superior Helicopters... Read more
15-Sep-2010Source: HKSAR Government
The Government today (September 14) published a report on an investigation into a helicopter accident that happened on May 1, 2009.The accident involved a private flight by a Robinson R22 helicopter, registration B-LAT, of Hong Kong Rotor Company Limited operated by a pilot.As a result of the accident, the pilot, one passenger and one person... Read more
15-Sep-2010Source: Aviation Explorer
Refers to accident 02-Jan-10 RA-04244 Robinson R44 Chastie, Perm Region, Russia... Read more
9-Sep-2010Source: MetroWest Daily News
The academy, now open in Marlborough, brought a helicopter to the airport this week and plans to hold a grand opening with a cookout on Oct. 2.... Read more
9-Sep-2010Source: HAI
Two-term Governor of Georgia Sonny Perdue has managed to add two significant aviation ratings to his commercial pilot certificate. On September 6th, the Governor took advantage of the Labor Day holiday and passed both the Helicopter Commercial and Helicopter Flight Instructor practical check rides. An experienced 3000-hour Commercial Pilot, the Governor added a Private Helicopter... Read more
8-Sep-2010Source: HeliHub.com
Recently retired from being President & Chief Executive at Robinson Helicopter Company, is giving the Cierva Lecture at London’s Royal Aeronautical Society on Tuesday 5th October. The Cierva Lecture is named after Juan de la Cierva, FRAeS, an aeronautical engineer who pioneered rotary flight. In 1926 with the backing of the Weir brothers he formed... Read more
8-Sep-2010Source: KTUU
Alaska State Fair visitors with no flying experience can take control of a helicopter through a challenge offered by Caster Aviation. For $25, anyone over the age of 16 can participate after watching a short safety video.... Read more
5-Sep-2010Source: Power Flow Systems
Following several years of development and testing, the FAA has awarded an STC to Power Flow Systems for the tuned exhaust they developed for the Robinson R22 and R22 Alpha, Beta and Mariner helicopters. Developed in partnership with Performance Aviation in New Zealand, the system allows the older R22, with the Lycoming 0-320 to perform... Read more
3-Sep-2010Source: UralHelicom
n the period from 16 to 22 August 2010 “Ural helicopter company – URALHELICOM» conducted a presentation R44 Robinson helicopter in Vladivostok. Especially for the presentation from the factory Robinson Helicopter Company, was taken to a new helicopter R44 Clipper I. At the airport Shamora, during the week, were conducted demonstration flights. Anyone wishing to... Read more
1-Sep-2010Source: Sloane Helicopters
Sloane Helicopters Ltd., the UK and Ireland distributors for the Robinson Helicopter Company, is pleased to be able to announce some preliminary performance information for the new Robinson R66 Turbine helicopter. The Robinson R66 is in the final stages of FAA certification and, as part of the certification programme, some pilots from Robinson operators around... Read more
1-Sep-2010
FAA preliminary report indicates this was a wirestrike... Read more
31-Aug-2010Source: Daily Breeze
Southern California Air Space Users Working Group, which works with the FAA to design safer air space, pledged to take a look at helicopter issues in and around Torrance Municipal Airport... Read more
22-Aug-2010Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approval of their Clear Cabin Floor Protectors for the R22 & R44 models of helicopters. DART’s Cabin Floor Protectors Kits are made of lightweight, non-warping durable plastic – available in Clear or Black. These... Read more
16-Aug-2010Source: Robinson
Frank Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), officially announced on August 10, 2010 that he has resigned as President and Chairman of the Board. Robinson intended to retire on his 80th birthday in January, 2010 but elected to postpone his retirement until the design of the R66 Turbine was complete. With R66 production underway... Read more
14-Aug-2010
The 34-year-old Dutch pilot lost control at 1 meter above the ground, causing the helicopter rolling over on landing. Only the pilot was aboard and is not hurt... Read more
11-Aug-2010Source: Cairns Post
Cairns Helicopter School has bought another aircraft to cater for an increase in aspiring pilots undergoing training.... Read more
5-Aug-2010Source: Palm Beach Post
The R44 was expected to arrive at 5 p.m. Monday at the helipad at the Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa in Young Harris, Ga., about 90 miles from Atlanta. The helicopter was last heard from during a refueling stop in Madison.... Read more
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