Robinson R44 Helicopter
Aircraft Stats
JAARS-trained pilots currently operate one Robinson R44 helicopter in Cameroon, where regal mountain ranges and rain forests often leave little room for landing aircraft. Here, and in surrounding countries, translators and support personnel must often work beyond the realm of roads or airstrips—in areas accessible only by helicopter.
The R44 is relatively economical to operate, though it runs on avgas, which has become increasingly scarce and expensive in recent years. The aircraft is often used to:
- Transport personnel to and from remote villages.
- Perform medical evacuations.
- Serve the needs of the local hospital.
We also operate one Robinson R44 helicopter at the JAARS Center in Waxhaw, N.C., where the aircraft is used for training and public relations events.
Locations This Aircraft Serves
Definitions
Payload: The amount an aircraft can carry, in pounds, in addition to the pilot and fuel. Calculations are based on three hours of fuel for airplanes and two hours of fuel for helicopters.
Range: The maximum distance an aircraft can travel between refuelings, assuming it takes off with full tanks and lands with one hour of reserve fuel. For helicopters, calculations are based on 30 minutes of reserve fuel.
Takeoff Distance: The distance in which an aircraft can safely take off, calculated at gross weight and sea level.