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I've always been skeptical about these 'rumors'...but in the Wed. HAI
"convention newspaper" there was an article about robinson and they asked Frank a couple questions....when asked about a turbine he said they're definately considering it...when asked about unmanned vehicle...he said definately not. Interesting. Dave |
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Have heared the R66 is on the cards from some good contacts in the USA and it will be a three seat up front and three seat rear with a turbine engine. Also heared that Frank is looking at ending the R22 production to focus on the R44 as there is a greater return and less problems due to flying schools and accidents?? -- stevebaby ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted via OziPilots Online [ http://www.OziPilotsOnline.com.au ] - A website for Australian Pilots regardless of when, why, or what they fly - |
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Seems like about every year (normally right before Heli-Expo) the rumors start.
I'll believe it when I see it...though I think he would be wise to figure out a way to make a 5 seat ship. I know a guy who flies tours and he has a B206 and an R44...he says he hardly ever flies the 44 cause there are very few groups of 3 who want to fly, and never has a single flier to fill the 4th seat. As to a turbine...Frank was quoted in a paper at Heli-Expo saying it's not out of the question, but will certainly get away from the simplicity and affordability that have sold a lot of ships for him in the past 20yrs. As for getting out of the R22 biz, I doubt it...his dream was always to build an affordable "personal helicopter"...he's sold tons of them...why walk away from that and alienate all those customers? Just an opinion Dave |
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