Goldy Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 So, the 5,000th R44 is on the line at Robinson, soon to be in the air. I was just wondering if anyone knew how many 206B's are out there? I seem to remember it was about 7,000.....including the OH versions. So Robinson still has some catching up to do. With Bell discontinuing this model, maybe Frank can catch up in the next couple years or so. Goldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Sooooo at $325,00.00 x 5000 = $1,625,000,000.00 that's a sh*t ton of money. maybe i'll go design a helicopter and sell it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam32 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 maybe i'll go design a helicopter and sell it . Well it wouldn't be hard to design a better one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arotrhd Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 "that's a sh*t ton of money. maybe i'll go design a helicopter and sell it ." Hope you have a lot to start with for design & certification. Then liability/legal. Also, remember if you want to make a million in aviation, it's super easy - just start with 2 million. "Well it wouldn't be hard to design a better one... " Hmmm, OK then. Design a better -44 (don't forget about the performance tradeoffs), get it into production and surpass the RESPECT & popularity that Mr. R has EARNED and ACHIEVED. At that point, we can have this discussion again and I might consider buying you a rootbeer. I'm not going to say how lame your comment was, but I guess I just did. Expect the wrath of VR shortly... -WATCH FOR THE WIRES- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 (edited) GEESH.... a little touchy there sweetheart?!?!?! I think we both know that we were just making jokes. no need to get offended. as far as the wrath of VR, I see over 200 views currently and have only gotten the wrath of you. so way to be Mr. VR. <- for you. Edited October 24, 2009 by clay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted October 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Got a duplicate in there somehow... any help mods? Geez Clay, I figured you liked your response so much you posted it twice! And don't look for the moderators to help you, they all fly Robbies !!! Goldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkidKid Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Sooooo at $325,00.00 x 5000 = $1,625,000,000.00 that's a sh*t ton of money. maybe i'll go design a helicopter and sell it .Of that amount, approximately $538,000,000 went to the insurance companies. It is really a shame that a bit over 30% of new aircraft purchases are insurance for the manufacturer. Damn Lawyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted October 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Of that amount, approximately $538,000,000 went to the insurance companies. It is really a shame that a bit over 30% of new aircraft purchases are insurance for the manufacturer. Damn Lawyers. I'm sure that in the aviation world, 30% may be an accurate number.....but Frank is much, much smarter than that. If you look at the way he runs the company, its almost brilliant. Goldy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 I fly an R44 sometimes as well. so I have to say that for what it is worth and what it was designed for, it does an amazing job. I like them. NOT the R22, but I like the R44. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arotrhd Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 GEESH.... a little touchy there sweetheart?!?!?! I think we both know that we were just making jokes. no need to get offended. as far as the wrath of VR, I see over 200 views currently and have only gotten the wrath of you. so way to be Mr. VR. No offense taken, and hey, I didn't know I was loved so much to be called sweetheart (usually, that's what the electric-psycho cattleprod wife calls out before my hourly thrashing begins... it works here too I'm seeing). But, more accurately I am: A Friend of Mr. VR,Defender of newbies, Slayer of tards.And, I don't care about being right, as long as I prove you wrong. Love back at 'ya. -WATCH FOR THE WIRES- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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