Robinson Helicopter Company Robinson R22 Beta

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05 May 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

Robinson R22 Beta operated by GCH Aviation, on display at a hangar for flight training.

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Katl_spotter13 · 05 May 2026

Beautiful capture!

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Aircraft

Robinson R22 Beta R22

White with GCH Aviation branding

ZT (partial, full registration not visible)

Registration

Airline

GCH Aviation (Garden City Helicopters)

Manufacturer

Robinson Helicopter Company

Gear

iPhone 12 Pro

Achievements

Heli Hero, Vintage Voyager

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Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH

-43.4890, 172.5320

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Robinson R22 is one of the most widely used light training and utility helicopters globally. First introduced in 1979, it revolutionized affordable helicopter flight training and private ownership.

Fleet Rarity

Very common; over 4,800 R22s built and widely in service globally.

Record Flights

Often used for training, light utility, and agricultural work, but not for record-breaking flights.

Safety & Events

Robinson R22s have been involved in a number of minor incidents worldwide, mainly due to their extensive use for training.

Future Outlook

Still in production and widely flown for flight training and utility roles.

Specifications

Lycoming O-320

Engine

Not applicable (helicopter)

Wingspan

8.78 m

Length

386 km

Range

177 km/h

Speed

2 passengers (pilot passenger)

Capacity

622 kg

MTOW

2.72 m

Height

Not applicable (piston engine, not jet)

Thrust

Approx. 85-89 dB(A) (typical small piston helicopter, not ICAO Ch. 3/4 compliant)

Noise