brackac Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Anyone know of any R22 rentals within 50 miles of El Paso? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edspilot Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Sorry, I know of none. The R22 is a little under-powered for that elevation and temp, airport is 3962'. There are the Franklin Mountains in the El Paso city limits that are over 6000'. I lived there for 8 years, 5 months and 8 days and never saw an R22 except, those stopping to buy fuel being delivered from the factory, headed east. edspilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brackac Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I live in El Paso, just didn't think about the elevation being that much of an issue at only 4k'. Guess I've been spoiled by dual engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1128 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 There is only one helicopter flight school in the area and they are using an R44. While 3900 feet doesn't sound high, In the summer when the temp is running 32 to 38C the density altitude makes auto in the R22 quite sporty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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