Our primary trainer is the R22 helicopter. It is widely used throughout the world and is a recognised leader in helicopter flight training. The R22 also has the benefit of similar operating systems to the R44 the world’s highest selling helicopter. Most pilots find their first job in an R22 or R44.
Student and pilots can seek type endorsements in all our aircraft listed below. (Note as more advanced aircraft, these endorsements can add substantially to the cost of training)
AS350 B2 Squirrel Airbus
RANGE 600 km
ENDURANCE 3 Hours
SEATS Pilot + 5 passengers
EQUIPMENT:
| NPWS (Simoco) radio | 406MHz ELT |
| RFS PMR/GRN radio | Cargo hook |
| Fuel pump | LED strobes |
| 2 VHF air band radios | 4-point inertial harness for pilot |
| Wire Strike Kit | Garmin GPS |
| Functional all station intercom system | Remote hook |
| Audible Warning Device (Siren) | Fire Extinguisher |
| UHF CB | Air Conditioning |
B206L Bell Long Ranger
RANGE 460 km
ENDURANCE 2.5 hours
SEATS Pilot + 6 passengers
EQUIPMENT:
| RFS PMR/GRN radio | NPWS (Simoco) radio |
| Fuel pump | 406MHz ELT |
| 2 VHF air band radios | Survival Kit |
| Wire Strike Kit | LED strobes |
| Functional all station intercom system | Remote hook |
| Audible Warning Device (Siren) | 4-point inertial harness for pilot and pax |
| UHF CB | Garmin GPS |
| 4G smartphone | Tracplus satellite tracking |
| Fire Extinguisher | First aid kit |
| Cargo hook | Multi-drop bucket – 520 litres |
Bell 206B3 Jet Ranger
RANGE 500 km
ENDURANCE 3 hours
SEATS Pilot + 4 passengers
EQUIPMENT:
| NPWS (Simoco) radio | Survival Kit |
| RFS PMR/GRN radio | LED strobes |
| Fuel pump | DAAM monitoring system |
| 2 VHF air band radios | Remote hook |
| Wire Strike Kit | 4-point inertial harness for pilot and pax |
| Functional all station intercom system | Garmin GPS |
| Audible Warning Device (Siren) | Tracplus satellite tracking |
| UHF CB | First aid kit |
| 4G smartphone | Radio Altimeter |
| Fire Extinguisher | Multi-drop bucket – 400 litres |
| Cargo hook with load meter | External torque gauge |
| 406MHz ELT |
Bell UH-1H (Iroquois - Huey)
RANGE 370km (or 740km long range tank)
ENDURANCE 2 hours (or 4 hrs long range tank)
SEATS Pilot + 1 crew only
EQUIPMENT:
| RFS PMR/GRN radio | NPWS (Simoco) radio |
| Fuel pump | Survival Kit |
| 2 VHF air band radios | LED strobes |
| Wire Strike Kit | DAAM monitoring system |
| Functional all station intercom system | Remote hook |
| Audible Warning Device (Siren) | 4-point inertial harness for pilot and crew |
| UHF CB | Garmin GPS |
| 4G smartphone | Tracplus satellite tracking |
| Fire Extinguisher | First aid kit |
| Cargo hook with load meter | Radio Altimeter |
| 406MHz ELT | Multi-drop bucket – 1400 litres |
| External torque gauge |
Robinson R22
Range: 450km
Endurance: 2.7 hrs
Seats: 1 Pilot + 1 Passenger
Equipment:
| Vertical Card Compass. | Garmin 250XL GPS/Com |
| Digital Clock. | King KT76C Transponder. |
| King KY197A Com. | Cabin Heater Defogger. . |
| Beta 2 | Tracplus Satellite Tracking |