| Steve was flying an R44.
I've done a few hours in an R22 and based on what i have learnt about them since i dont think i'll be doing any more! If you look at the AAIB site there are two or three incidents involving R22's each month.
Lets just say that they have some very "interesting" handling characteristics. Loss of engine power is one issue. In certain circumstances you've got two seconds to lower the collective before the rotor speed decays to a dangerous level.
Its was great fun at the time though! |