Should I change to R22?

[notar11]

I am A PPL in fix-wing got a ton of hours in Schweizer but havent quite got my license yet would it be wise at this point to switch ?

[adam32]

No, not really any real reason to change.

[rotor91]

Get your PPL in the Schweitzer first, then if you want to get checked out in the R-22 then go ahead..OR continue with your CPL in the 22! Switching at this point, would set you back quite a bit, both $ and learning, stick with what you know at this point, then make the transition.

 

My $ 1.50!

R91

 

I am A PPL in fix-wing got a ton of hours in Schweizer but havent quite got my license yet would it be wise at this point to switch ?

[slick1537]

I would just stick to the 300, From what I understand it is a lot easier to control than the r22 and will save students money in the long run because they need less training hours.

[Scarab]

Stick with the 300 for now, you can always do transion to the 22 after you have your ticket. I started in a 22 14hrs, then had to finish ppl in a 300 because of availability. They are a little more forgiving to the ham handed inputs due to extra weight and the 3 blade system, it's what you've been learning in and are hopefully proficient.

 

Good Luck

[apiaguy]

I gotta ask.... why would you even consider it?

 

If you want to.... whatever... in 20 more hours it won't make a difference either way.

[adam32]

I gotta ask.... why would you even consider it?

 

If you want to.... whatever... in 20 more hours it won't make a difference either way.

 

I think (not sure) that he was looking at SSH and they wanted him to train on their R22's...

[BOATFIXERGUY]

I gotta ask.... why would you even consider it?

 

If you want to.... whatever... in 20 more hours it won't make a difference either way.

 

That's exactly what I was going to say!

 

WHY?

[Galadrium]

I am A PPL in fix-wing got a ton of hours in Schweizer but havent quite got my license yet would it be wise at this point to switch ?

 

Usually people don't move down to an aircraft with less performance, less useful load, less TR authority, and less margin of safety.

 

The Schweizer is one of the easiest helicopters to learn how to fly in. If you can't fly a 300, the R22 isn't going to be any easier.

Edited February 21, 2008 by Galadrium

[PA Pilot]

I did my transition from F/W to heli in an R22, and I have no regrets about that -- I'd do it again, the main reason being that Robbies require a delicacy of control that makes the transition to other R/W ships easier.

 

But the others have a good point -- if you already have a bunch of Schweizer hours, I don't see much point in switching.

[bladeslapped]

Usually people don't move down to an aircraft with less performance, less useful load, less TR authority, and less margin of safety.

 

The Schweizer is one of the easiest helicopters to learn how to fly in. If you can't fly a 300, the R22 isn't going to be any easier.

 

Id like to see that talk about the R22 backed with stats...Ive flown both and YEAH, the 300 is much easier, it flies like a tank in comparison, but the R22 DOES require a delicate touch and is far more nimble and quick. The tail rotor howevever, I dont believe needs any criticism, if anything its more than enough for that little ship, beats the hell out of the early 206 tr's. Anyhooo, theres realy no need to switch over at all, especially with someone claiming to be SSH, although it MAY be easier to get flight time out of SSH now than it was a month ago!

[kpotter]

I am A PPL in fix-wing got a ton of hours in Schweizer but havent quite got my license yet would it be wise at this point to switch ?

 

As an owner of a 141 flight school in Montana, there isn't really a good reason to change. I have 300 and 22 time, and it just takes a few hours to transition either way. Actually from the Schweizer to Robinson is easier because you can manage you own rpm/pitch/throttle, where going the other way takes a few hours not having a governor helping you. Just go get an hour or so from a good instructor and choose which one you like the best.