Flight training - CH77
The CH 77 Ranabot is an ultramodern helicopter developed with all national regulations within Europe in mind. The CH 77 Ranabot is now registered in England, Germany, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, France, Italy, and soon also in the Netherlands.
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The CH 77 Ranabot has significant improvements in several areas compared to other (certified) helicopters such as the Robinson R22 and the Cabri G2. These include a very powerful engine with injection, turbocharging, and intercooling, ensuring maximum power at all times and at all altitudes, up to the maximum flight level.
By using spoken checklists via the headset that must be completed before the flight can be carried out, safety is optimally guaranteed.
The helicopter's controls are very user-friendly, and the flight precision is exceptional. The CH77 Ranabot is one of the few helicopters even equipped with a 2-axis trim function.
The integrated EFIS, digital engine management (FADEC), and continuous feedback from the helicopter systems, including alarm indicators, ensures that the pilot of this helicopter is always well-informed about the condition of the helicopter.
The CH77 Ranabot has the same cabin dimensions as the R22. With two adults, you have plenty of room, and even longer flights are no problem.
The carbon rotor blades are rust-resistant and have a very favorable profile that reduces drag and increases lift. The blades were developed by helicopter manufacturer Agusta.
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Thanks to its sleek and sophisticated design, the helicopter experiences virtually no vibration during flight, making it suitable for long-distance flights. Its flight time (endurance) is 3 hours. With the required 20 minutes of reserve fuel, you can cover a distance of approximately 330 km at a cruise speed of 80 knots. That's a nonstop flight from Lelystad to Abbeville in France, Hamburg in Germany, or Luxembourg, for example.
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The CH 77 Ranabot makes helicopter flying accessible to a much wider audience than before. It's now even approaching the cost of flying microlight aircraft.
For pilots who currently hold a PPL(H) license, this represents a great opportunity to fly many hours at a significantly lower cost. Many pilots only fly the number of hours required to maintain their PPL(H) license due to the high costs. DutchWingCraft now makes it possible to fly more at a lower cost!
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It's now also easy to start with the RPL(H) certification and then progress to the PPL(H) certification, with the (much cheaper) hours of the RPL(H) training counting towards the PPL(H) certification. So, you can take the PPL(H) certification training course much more affordably at DutchWingCraft!
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In short, DutchWingCraft really adds value for aspiring and experienced helicopter pilots in the Netherlands.