R44 Transition Course
This course is designed to provide a helicopter-rated pilot with a thorough transition into the Robinson R44 helicopter. Upon successful completion of the course, he or she will have the knowledge and skill to competently operate the R44 as pilot in command.
This course is conducted in accordance with Green Mountain Flight Academy’s R44 Transition syllabus. The student will learn how to perform normal and emergency procedures in the R44, with an emphasis on flight characteristics unique to the aircraft. Ground instruction will emphasize the R44’s performance characteristics and limitations.
Upon satisfactory completion of the required lessons, the student will receive the written endorsement required by SFAR 73 to Part 61, certifying him or her to act as pilot in command of an R44 helicopter. If a student already has a minimum of 5 dual instruction flight hours in an R22 helicopter, then the course can be completed with only 5 flight hours in the R44 helicopter.
Course Outline and Hours
- 10 Hours Dual VFR Flight Training
-5 Hours Ground training
This course is designed to provide a helicopter-rated pilot with a thorough transition into the Robinson R44 helicopter. Upon successful completion of the course, he or she will have the knowledge and skill to competently operate the R44 as pilot in command.
This course is conducted in accordance with Green Mountain Flight Academy’s R44 Transition syllabus. The student will learn how to perform normal and emergency procedures in the R44, with an emphasis on flight characteristics unique to the aircraft. Ground instruction will emphasize the R44’s performance characteristics and limitations.
Upon satisfactory completion of the required lessons, the student will receive the written endorsement required by SFAR 73 to Part 61, certifying him or her to act as pilot in command of an R44 helicopter. If a student already has a minimum of 5 dual instruction flight hours in an R22 helicopter, then the course can be completed with only 5 flight hours in the R44 helicopter.
Course Outline and Hours
- 10 Hours Dual VFR Flight Training
-5 Hours Ground training