The story
The Robinson R22 is one of the most common training helicopters in the world. Two seats, one engine, and the machine that teaches you that hovering is the hardest thing in aviation.
Its controls work through push rods with no hydraulic boost, and its very low-inertia rotor makes it famously twitchy, which is exactly why students learn so much in one.
Quick answers
How do you identify a R22?
Tiny two-seat helicopter. Two-blade rotor. Very light. The world's most popular training helicopter.
What does a R22 sound like?
Tiny Lycoming piston — sounds like a flying lawnmower (affectionately).
How fast is the R22?
Top speed is 96 kts.
How many passengers does the R22 carry?
Up to 1.
How far can the R22 fly?
Range is about 209 nmi.
How big is the R22?
It is 28 ft 8 in long and 25 ft 2 in across the rotor.
When did the R22 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1975.
How many R22s have been built?
4,800+ built.
How rare is a R22 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first R22 catch is worth 25 points.
