Gold Coast Helicopters have chosen the Robinson R22 and Bell B206 for flight training because of the excellent handling qualities exhibited and the wide use throughout the commercial helicopter industry.

The R22 is used for initial training through flight instruction due to the low operating cost and maintenance.  The B206 is used primarily for pilots desiring turbine time and specialized training such as mountain training.

 R22
 
Superior performance, outstanding reliability, and exceptional value have made the two-seat R22 the world's most popular entry-level helicopter for nearly two decades.
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 BELL-206


The Bell 206 is the world's most successful commercial helicopter design. The aircraft was designed in 1960 and the first civil prototype flew in 1966.
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 Mi-8MTV

 

 Mi-26

Twin-engine Medium Transport
 

Twin-engine Heavy Transport
 

Max Take Off Weight

14,000kg

Max Payload

4000kg

Cruise Speed

230km/hr

Range w/Max Fuel

1450km

Cargo Hold

23 cubic mtrs

Crew 1-3 + 22-24 Passengers

 

Max Take Off Weight

56,000kg

Max Payload

20,000kg

Cruise Speed

253km/hr

Range w/Max Fuel

1,800km

Cargo Hold

121 cubic mtrs

Crew incl load master 6 + 60 Pass.

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 BELL UH-1H

 

Max Take Off Weight

4,310kg

Max Payload

1,763kg

Cruise Speed

153km/hr

Range w/Max Fuel

1,800km

Cargo Hold

121 cubic mtrs

Crew 1,3 + 13 Passengers

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6801 N Glen Harbor Blvd
Terminal Building, Ste 202B
Glendale AZ 85307
Phone: (623) 935-5233
Fax: (623) 935-6568
Flight Operations: (623) 935-3388
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