Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the R22’s first flight, the pioneer of civil helicopters. “The R22 was Frank Robinson’s dream to make rotary-wing flight accessible for the average person,” said David Smith, president and CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company. “Fifty years ago, the R22 didn’t just take its first flight; it created a legacy that has empowered generations of pilots and operators around the world, and we continue to honor its lasting impact and the role it plays in the global helic

Robinson R22: The Helicopter Revolution Explained | Spark

🚁HAPPY R22 DAY🚁 Today, Robinson Helicopter Company and our community of dealers, pilots, and operators are celebrating the 45th anniversary of its iconic two-seat R22 helicopter. On March 16, 1979, Robinson received FAA certification for the R22, which has been enshrined in the Smithsonian Museum since September 2004. With a legacy of accessibility, reliability, and versatility, the R22 revolutionized the personal helicopter market. Many of the world's rotorcraft pilots and flight schools begi

It all starts in an R22. Many of the world’s rotorcraft pilots and flight schools start with the R22. This helicopter provides critical skills and a universal foundation for a career in aviation. Here is a sneak peek inside our first video with Quantum Helicopters in Chandler, Arizona, where the next generation of rotorcraft pilots learn to fly on Robinson R22s. On February 27, we're taking the wraps off our first two videos in an all-new series showcasing how operators around the world achieve