500E Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Read & weep, turning into not so cheap machine especially if early Model 44, Tank + paint, blades + ancillary parts. http://www.verticalmag.com/control/news/templates/?a=17360 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azhigher Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Interesting, although I'd be interested to see how all the costs of the AD's added on to operating costs compared to a comparable aircraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Interesting, although I'd be interested to see how all the costs of the AD's added on to operating costs compared to a comparable aircraft. They have been talking about this now for 15 months. It's a great article though, explains things really well. I wouldnt be buying an Astro anytime soon unless it has the factory hydraulics and all the upgrades. Cool part of it is your Raven 1 gets a nice increase when you upgrade to the Raven II blades. Makes autos even easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helonorth Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Just another reason for me to... what's the word...dislike Robinson helicopters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trans Lift Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Blade tape on the tips makes a huge difference and helps to eliminate a lot of the issues in an abrasive environment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLH Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 Robinson's published operating costs are indeed way low if present SB's are complied with, even worse if MRB replacement is mandated. What makes the new alumiminum -7 R44 blades any safer than the previous design? R22's have already gone from aluminum to stainless and back to aluminum again! Maybe they should try carbon fiber next. I sold my Raven II last month as a result of this mess. After two R44's, I don't plan on owning another Robinson product. It would be nice to see them stop testing unproven MRB designs on customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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