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Robinson has announced they are taking positions for the new R66. Cruises at 120 knots, so looks a bit faster than the 44 RII.
$770,000.00 buys you a brand new 66. It can also buy you a really nice used 206B3, or a higher time 206L4.
Personally, I'll pass. But I will be happy to take a ride in yours if you wish !
Goldy
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R66 Now for sale
Robinson now accepting position for the 66
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Posted 06 February 2010 - 01:55
I would take the 500D also. I'm looking at an ad right now for a 1981 MD500D with 6351 TTSN with over 70% good times remaing at $515,000. Here is another MD500D for $495,000 with only 6055.5 TTAF
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Posted 06 February 2010 - 03:05
its 30 knots faster than a Jetbox, and you can put paying customers in the back unlike a 500 - so, at least for passenger transportation it certainly beats both of them.
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Posted 06 February 2010 - 12:45
Turboshaft, on Feb 6 2010, 11:26 , said:
How do you reach that conclusion? MCP cruise @ MGW in a JetRanger is 115 kts.
That's what they advertise, but maybe 105 at MGW. 110 if you're by yourself. That's what it is for the Bs & Ls I fly at least.
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Posted 06 February 2010 - 19:23
Remember the old saying "Don't judge it until you fly it" Maybe this bird will surprise everyone. The price sure looks a lot more attractive then what I expected.
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Posted 06 February 2010 - 21:19
ScottL, on Feb 5 2010, 21:27 , said:
Question I'm wondering is, will it be added to the SFAR training requirements
How different is it from a 44? I'm guessing not much, so my guess the FAA will add it to SFAR.
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Posted 06 February 2010 - 21:34
delorean, on Feb 6 2010, 17:45 , said:
That's what they advertise, but maybe 105 at MGW. 110 if you're by yourself. That's what it is for the Bs & Ls I fly at least.
Okay, so the R66 might be less then advertised too...
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Posted 07 February 2010 - 02:18
adam32, on Feb 6 2010, 18:34 , said:
Okay, so the R66 might be less then advertised too...
A R44 already easily cruises past a 206, and the R66 is supposed to be faster than the R44...
Doesn't matter if you like Robinsons or not, you can't argue the fact that they are quick.
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Posted 07 February 2010 - 02:45
Turboshaft, on Feb 6 2010, 09:26 , said:
How do you reach that conclusion? MCP cruise @ MGW in a JetRanger is 115 kts.
AHAHAHAHHA YA RIGHT!! I like flying the 206 but 115 kts!???! hahahahahhahahahha NO!
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r22butters, on Feb 6 2010, 23:09 , said:
The R44 will actually cruise at 130kts (below 2200lbs gross weight) 
I've never flown a RavenI that will cruise with a load much past 110 knots. My definition of cruise is MP at or below continuous rating, and no loss of altitude.
I do fly a RavenII that bips along at 110-115, but with 4 people, I can't get near red line without losing altitude.
They are fast ships, no doubt. Ever notice how much more power it takes to increase speed once your past 100 knots or so?
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Posted 08 February 2010 - 23:53
Back to the original post, here is a link to the price list for the 66.
http://r20.rs6.net/t...hWh4uJBSkHUqW6G
http://r20.rs6.net/t...hWh4uJBSkHUqW6G
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Posted 09 February 2010 - 11:52
Goldy, on Feb 8 2010, 20:53 , said:
Back to the original post, here is a link to the price list for the 66.
Ack....did you check out the note on the bottom - I think maybe that was put there because of me....
I wonder how they do that...?
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The irony of all this is that it's your chair moving at 150 knots, not the controller's.
When your aircraft slams into that unseen ridge, he'll probably feel really bad. You probably won't feel a thing.
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The irony of all this is that it's your chair moving at 150 knots, not the controller's.
When your aircraft slams into that unseen ridge, he'll probably feel really bad. You probably won't feel a thing.
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Posted 09 February 2010 - 23:04
HeloJunkie, on Feb 9 2010, 08:52 , said:
Ack....did you check out the note on the bottom - I think maybe that was put there because of me....
I wonder how they do that...?
I wonder how they do that...?
Here's a link to the official spec sheet: http://r20.rs6.net/t...ieYwPeiL-ES6YMg
You mean "OVER", or "Clear Windshield available".
OK, just kidding. Having seen your photos, yes, no doubt they added the "extra" electronics verbage. By doing that, they can simply say that in the event of any accident/incident that you added "non approved electrical items" and wash their hands. Typical manufacturer shifting liability wherever they can. I'm not knocking them, they would be foolish not to do it!
Hows that 500 doing? I keep trying to get down there and see the guys at Newport Beach PD and you.
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This post has been edited by Goldy: 09 February 2010 - 23:13
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