Flying Robinson’s New R44 Symmetrical Stabilizer | Empennage Kit Review
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
- The Robinson Helicopter Company has just released a new symmetrical horizontal stabilizer aka empennage for the R44 (FAA approved, EASA approval pending as of February 2024). The R44's new stabilizer is designed to reduce the potentially dangerous right-rolling tendency that occurs when the helicopter encounters a low-G flight condition. In this video, I join Robinson's experimental test pilot, Chris Smith, to discuss the design, price, and development process that led to the R44's updated empennage. I also take the controls to review how the R44's new stabilizer feels in flight for an average pilot. #micahflies
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00:00 R44 Symmetrical Empennage Review
1:00 Hover Test
2:15 R44 Right Roll With New Stabilizer??
4:34 Low-G Differences
6:44 Empennage Kit Details & Price
7:52 Micah Flies
9:58 High-Speed Test
10:25 Empennage Development Process
11:50 Disadvantages? - Авто та транспорт
FYI, while the FAA has approved the R44's new empennage, as of Feburary 2024 EASA certification is still pending. So, European R44 operators will have to wait a bit longer for the horizontal stabilizer.
@MicahMuzio Thanks for taking us with you during this flight. You asked a lot of great questions. What is that "box" shaking like it's going to fall down @6:27? I'm guessing our car enthusiast is going to be purchasing a Retrofit Kit for his Robinson R44. 🚁 😎
@@gwgrote5That box is the magnetic compass. And yes, I suspect demand for the empennage kit is going to be huge, but first chance I have I’ll be installing it on my bird.
If just that R44 have 3 blades and autopilot. I am ready to put a deposit down lol
@@flycow69 Autopilot is available for the R44 but 3 blades isn't...and I really wish it was.
Really missed the helicopter videos,hope for more.
Agreed. I want to carve out more time for helicopter fun!
Great job on this assignment Micah. Cheers to Robinson as well, to get you in the air with their test pilot and provide insight into this important aerodynamic design enhancement. His candor on the subject is most refreshing and reflects well on the company's desire for continuous product improvement and pilot education.
Totally agree. Chris is that rare person who knows a ton of information and can also explain clearly and compellingly.
Since I don't fly helicopters I like to pretend that Empennage is a type of fancy cheese. So kudos to Robinson on this newly updated flavor.
😂
Great video Micah!! Really well done and props to Chris for great explanations. Both of you!! Well done!!
That's strong praise coming for one of the best pilots I know. Thanks, Leigh!!
Cool Video! I’d love to learn to fly! Thanks for sharing & the motivation!
I used to fly out of Torrance Airport with my dad in 1963 to 1970 !! A few changes there since then ! A GREAT helo !!
Great Video! Thanks
Thanks for the update Micah, and thanks Robertsons for the reasonable price for this upgrade.
I'm still shocked they priced the kit so low. And I'm grateful they did.
Yay flying content again!
Long overdue. Thanks for watching!!
The test pilot in this video is an absolute badass. He gave me so much information that I attribute to all my years working for mde as a helicopter TP. Working in the corporate world down here has gotten me a consistent pay check amounting to over 500k a year plus bonuses. My clients love to hear the physics of what is going on when I’m transporting them and I think it keeps their minds off the actual flight.
Incredible video and great journalism
That's very kind of you to say. Cheers!!
I think this is your MOST enthralling video yet, Micah!!!! A TRILLION thanks!!!!!!! From a life-long heli buff.
Thanks for watching!
@@MicahMuzio You Bet!!!!!!!!!!
Nice Job Micah!
I appreciate that. Cheers!!
Thanks for the informative video. I’m ordering the kit for mine soon!
Fingers crossed for a pain free install!
That unit is going to look rad in red! And at that price? Way to go y’all. 👏👏
Not just red, 2007 Honda CR-V red. Aka R44 red. 😁
Nice work, Micah.
Thanks! I crazy how excited I am about that empennage kit. 😂
I like that version of the instrument panel . Looks much better easier to see the engine temp gauges.
Agreed. I didn't know my R44 needed a new panel until I flew this one. :)
Great video!😸
Thank you! 😄
Please do a segment on the empanage. As a non-pilot I can’t tell the difference between the two chopper’s tail assembles and how they function. TYVM.
Hey bud. Interesting video. Looking forward to seeing more cool helo flights.
Thanks!!
As a viewer since day one 1 on all your videos, keep this coming a little more interesting than driving a vw Taos for example !
I couldn't agree more. This is WAY more interesting than a Taos.😁
I dig your sunglasses, Micah
They're specifically made to wear under a headset or helmet. Search "flying eyes sunglasses" if you're curious.
The horizontal stabilizer is mounted like the Bell 505.
The Bell 505 uses similar technology, as does the Enstrom 280fx that combines a symmetrical empennage with a vertical stabilizer in one. It saved my rear end when I lost TR effectiveness by allowing the tail to “fly” more or less straight until the end of my (fast) auto. Now…I can’t wait for Enstrom to release their governor kit for the 280fx.
My old 280C had a fully manual throttle. Not even a correlator. Adding a governor would've made that ship infinitely simpler to fly!
I forgot to add…the guy you flew with seems really content in his job!
@@patrickjennings7362 Yeah, Chris is an absolute legend. Super knowledgeable and personable.
How can you lose TR effectiveness in an full auto?
@@william0203usa2 I didn’t lose it in an auto, I entered the auto because of the LTE.
I could watch anything Micah puts out tbh
Look for upcoming episodes of Micah Sleeps!
hahah that's the type of channel expansion only you guys can deliver@@MicahMuzio
Dig the Stratos shirt.
I’ll never be able to buy a Stratos. At the very least I can wear the shirt!
Interesting that no Bell 206 has ever had a fatal low g mast bumping accident. As well as the Bell 505. I’m Shute this corrected the Dutch Roll in the R66 as well.
I'm hopeful the era of mysterious Robinson in-flight breakups has come to an end.
I owned the first R22 Alpha and taught for years as an instructor that tail rotor thrust was the cause of the roll in low G as the factory course also taught. Four years ago during flight test in a R66 I validated that was near zero of very low tail rotor thrust in most low G accidents the single horizontal at negative angle of attack was was inducing the roll. During initial testing of the prototype Bell 505 it had a single horizontal as well handling qualities were so poor above 80 kts Bell installed the double horizontal they have today. Almost 500 Bell 505 delivered Zero Low G accident!. To my knowledge there is no other certified helicopter with a "Do Not Exceed Speed Expect in Smooth Air" limitation. No Mystery in flight breakups!@@MicahMuzio
@@scotturschel4439 Thanks for the background, Scott. With all that in mind, I'll feel much more comfortable flying my R44 after the horizontal stabilizer is installed. Cheers!
So, for the 22, is this going to be an "optional", or a "mandatory" modification to the existing fleet?
No word yet. But based on how Robinson is pricing the stabilizer kits, I’m guessing most R22 operators will opt for the upgrade.
@@MicahMuzio Hmm,...so they're not pricing it like they did the Safety Course then, lol.
is it coming to the R22 as well?
It is. Given the speed with which the FAA has approved the R66 and R44, the R22 shouldn't be far behind.
The Ford Pinto of choppers..
Why didn't Robinson make a T tail horizontal stabiliser similar like 500MD it would have less size, weight and look good.?.....Unless this would infringe on others patents and copy-write issues
I'm not sure but patent issues is one possibility. Another is that the boom was a sturdier mounting point for the stabilizer. However they wound up on the new design, I bet they had their reasons. :)
So much money yet that Horizontal Stab plate looks like it was screwed on there and picked up out of the scrap bin !!! SMH @3:31
I hate to say this but it looks kind of half assed like they just said let me see we’ll just stick it here with braces, instead of going through the tail boom. But I guess they did it like that so it could be retro fit.
“Look, some models turn left at the end of a runway, others go right. You've got a lot of talents kid, but hanging a louie just ain't one of them.”
Danger!
was this chopper at heli expo?
It wasn’t in the Robinson booth.
Well, okay then! Say, when will "Flying the Robinson R44 For Dummies" become available? I have no clue as to what you guys were talking about 🤔. Maybe you weren't even speaking English? 😅
I only know 1 thing about this model.... boom strikes
As with any aircraft, the R44 has limits that demand respect. That said, I’m thrilled Robinson have updated the horizontal stabilizer to make low-g conditions more forgiving.
Ah here we go... Dude in a OD green flight suit who is a "experimental test pilot" and yet hasn't gone to a "test pilot school" If you are going to wear a flight suit, zip up the pockets.
How do you know he didnt, Inspector Gadget? Plus, gotta be easily able to reach for that stick of Beemons gum!
Still a heap of junk.
That you can't afford.