The R44 Raven II IFR Trainer

The Raven II is a 4-place helicopter.  It has an IO-540 fuel-injected Lycoming engine which produces more power and gives the Raven II greater altitude performance, more payload and increased speed than the Raven I.

The new fuel-injected engine provides higher power for better performance and eliminates the need for carburetor heat.  The engine is de-rated to 245 horsepower for 5 minutes and 205 horsepower maximum continuous rating, to assure a longer life and lower cost of maintenance.  Overall, the Raven II provides a favorable 100 lb increase in the R44s gross weight and increased IGE and OGE hover ceilings, while eliminating the carburetor and carburetor icing problems.

Another major enhancement is the reduced noise level of the Raven II.  The quieter helicopter features redesigned main and tail rotor blades.  Both sets of rotors are fitted with noise attenuating blade tip caps that decrease flyover noise significantly.  The main rotor blades also have more surface area for increased lifting capability at altitude.

A standard 28-volt electrical system ensures good starting performance in hot or cold weather and provides additional electrical power for optional equipment.

The Sirius Flying LLC Raven II

Sirius Flying LLC is the only flight training school to offer the Raven II for basic and advanced flight training.  The aircraft includes the following features:

Note: The pilot's Avionics Console puts the GPS in an easy-to-see position for the pilot.   No more shifting your attention to the bottom of the avionics stack to see where you are.  

The Sirius flying LLC Raven II will make learning to fly helicopters quicker and more pleasant.