Robinson Helicopter Company R22 Beta

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18 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation1

A Robinson R22 Beta light helicopter in GCH Aviation livery, popular globally for helicopter flight training.

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Aircraft

R22 Beta R22

GCH Aviation standard livery (white with company decal)

ZT (partial, possible full registration elsewhere)

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

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Aviation History

The Robinson R22 is one of the most popular light training helicopters in the world since its introduction in the late 1970s.

Fleet Rarity

Very common in the helicopter training world and generally not a rare aircraft.

Record Flights

R22s have been used for numerous helicopter flight training schools worldwide, well-respected for introductory rotary-wing flight instruction.

Safety & Events

Incidents most often relate to training accidents; otherwise considered highly reliable for training use.

Future Outlook

Still in production with active worldwide fleet.

Specifications

Lycoming O-320 (typically fitted)

Engine

NA (rotor diameter: ~7.67 m)

Wingspan

8.78 m

Length

386 km

Range

177 km/h

Speed

2 passengers (pilot 1 pax)

Capacity

622 kg

MTOW

2.72 m

Height

NA (piston engine, not rated by thrust)

Thrust

Approximately 88 dB (varies by measure, no formal ICAO rating class)

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