Helicopter Types: Bell 206
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BELL 206 - 'JET RANGER'
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SINGLE ENGINE
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4 PASSENGERS
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LIMITED LUGGAGE
Jet Rangers fly worldwide in diverse roles that range between functional and tourism. They are used for public transportation, crop spraying, police surveillance, for photographic purposes and naturally pleasure flying. Interestingly enough, it is also used in the USA for army aviation training. It is an excellent training helicopter, and is commonly the first turbine machine which piston helicopter pilots convert on to.
The Bell 206 is renowned for stability and easy handling, even for low hour’s helicopter pilots. It is fairly fast, with a cruise speed of 115 knots (around 125 mph), and also provides an enjoyable flight. It is comfortable and roomy for passengers, and visibility is excellent. The machine is also one of the world’s safest helicopters. Overall, it has much to recommend it, and very few vices.
Designed to meet a US army requirement for a light observation helicopter in 1964 it was later modified as an aircraft for civilian use. They fitted the new Bell 206 with a bigger fuselage, producing the more streamlined shape that so many people know and love. This meant it could carry 5 people (including pilot) in comfort, and their baggage too. A new concept in passenger flying was borne, and from then on, the helicopter was a winner in the civilian world and a popular choice for transfer flights across the Alps.
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BELL 206 4 passengers All seats face forward allowing good visibility. 3 passenger seats in a row in the back, 1 passenger seat in the front next to the pilot in the cockpit. |
