Originally designed by Frank Robinson and manufactured by C. K. "Gus" Le Fiell. The R22 was the first light helicopter to receive complete certification under Part 27s requirements.
Originally designed by Frank Robinson and manufactured by C. K. "Gus" Le Fiell. The R22 was the first light helicopter to receive complete certification under Part 27s requirements.
Source: Vertiflite, July/August 1986. Page 23-24.
August 28, 1975
R22 :
First flight of the Robinson R22
March 16, 1979
R22 :
Robinson R22 Type Certificated
August 5, 1985
R22 Beta:
Robinson R22 Beta certified