The Cost of Owning a Helicopter!!

Thanks for watching!

[larrya]

I got my private single engine VFR in 1976, it cost me a little under $2, 000. Using a Cessna 150 ($15 / hr. ). The instructor was $12 / hr.
A 172 was $22 / hr.
A Ramco champ (Old cloth wing, tail dragger) cost was only $12 / hr.
I learn how to fly a T-34 Beechcraft (old Navy trainer, retractable, variable pitch prop, around 220 knots)
at $40 / hr.
I was 16 at the time just working in a restaurant bussing tables. It took me close to a year to get my VFR.

[EricFB]

Great video, just a few things you forgot to mention is that with Robinson, it’s 2200hrs OR 12 years. Meaning you can buy new. Fly 100 hours over 12 years and now your basically brand new helicopter needs a complete overhaul. And that any $60000 R22 will either be timed out or nearly timed out. That said you are right in that it is still the cheapest certified helicopter. Cheers man stay safe

[greggkiest]

Im so glad i was directed to your channel a few months ago. Enjoy both you and your content. Thanks.

[gwgrote]

I just found your channel. This is so cool! I appreciate all that you are explaining to us. 🚁

[OBIWON-YAH]

Outstanding vids, watched a few other pilots vids online but watching yours renewed my interest big time 👍

[mrbigw]

I fly a R22 in Australia and muster cattle with it at a property in the Northern Territory only thing with the Robinson design is in certain circumstances you can cause a negative G mast bump and cut your tail boom off with the main rotor blades a pilot a few years ago did this at the station I work on did this while mustering and didn’t make it

[NE]

Enjoyed watching video. From one Robinson owner to the other. Be careful and always respect the helicopter. Fly safe and enjoy!

[keeferdog]

Looks fun! Reminds me a little of flying my ultralight back in the day. Fly safe

[ShukokaiStu]

Brilliant! Many thanks for sharing this from Edinburgh, UK. 👍🚁

[peterjones]

Looks like fun and it's an expensive venture, totally enjoyable video, thank you!

[MU-]

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to shoot video and still photography from the R22, Hughes 300 and Bell 47. I loved them all, particularly the Bell. But then as a fixed wing pilot I’m enamored with anything that flies, regardless of whether the wings are fixed or spin. What types of commercial work do you do?

[CM-vyce]

About to use my GI BILL. Thank you for making this. This is the chopper I want buy first also. Great video

[TramJizzle]

I know nothing about helicopters and you couldn't pay me to ever fly in one but the engineering to make one fly is amazing and your presentation was to the point and gave me a great appreciation on the subject, thanks !!

[HoveringHelicopter]

New Sub! I took a Ride in a R22 years ago. SUPER FUN and COOL! And it ain't cheap....

[DerekFrampton]

So... at current prices for trucks, cars, SUV's... the 60k-100k range is normal/reasonable. Then maintenance, cost per ownership year... VERY reasonable especially if you're getting work returns commercially or even privately. Thanks for the share!

[FrietjeOorlog]

"I'm on an island surrounded by water"
Isn't that kinda the definition of an island? 😆

[bhargavnaidu]

One such thing interesting to make a note “view” . Glad you got one for yourself & Appreciate your work to inspire to have one though.God bless you 😇🙏🏻

[itsjustbonnie]

Amazing video matt would love to see more videos from you

[tiltcraft]

been here since 10k im pretty sure. love the videos man

[Kulis]

Easily get there on that particular sandbar with a Supercub and many other airplanes. That being said, I appreciate your video. I'm interested in adding a rotorwing aircraft and license to my fleet and certificates.