Performance, price, and low cost of operation have made the Robinson R22 the helicopter of choice in its class. Speaking of class, it's also a popular training helicopter for the same reasons.

Some pilots say the Robinson feels like a small Bell 206 in flight, with similar lateral instability. With a fuel burn of around 8 gallons (30.27 liters) per hour, the Robinson doesn't cost much to operate. It has one of the best records of reliability for all helicopters. This is a fun aircraft to fly and there's nothing particularly tricky about flying it. That's the hallmark of a good trainer.

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