Schweizer 300CBi
N323CP - N324CP - N1921W - N1560X

The 300CBi's forgiving flight characteristics make it an ideal helicopter for flight training. Its ample power reserve; high kinetic energy available in its three-bladed rotor system; its stable yet responsive handling properties; and its excellent autorotational characteristics all contribute to the CBi's superiority for helicopter training. Because of the stability of the aircraft, student pilots learning in the CBi achieve solo flight ratings 20 to 30% fewer hours than required in other helicopters.

• Large, comfortable cockpit with conventional helicopter flight controls
• Stable & Forgiving flight characteristics
• Fuel injected Lycoming HIO-360-G1A engine with 2200 hour TBO (to be overhauled)
• Schweizer's electronic STAR System (start up over speed limiter, automatic rotor engagement, and low rotor RPM warning)
• Unsurpassed safety and crashworthiness characteristics

Of all these features of the 300CBi, none are more important than safety and crashworthiness. Its superior student margins enable a pilot to make a mistake and provide plenty of time for an instructor to recover the helicopter.

These effective trainers have proven well in our rugged training environment and account for approximately 90% of our primary training of students enrolled in our Professional Pilot Programs.

Robinson R22BII
N4066S, N7529Z, N7026U

We are equally pleased with the performance of our fleet of R22's. Robinson has regularly topped the list in terms of number of ships built annually by aircraft manufacturers in the United States. For this reason, we place emphasis on training in our own fleet of Robinsons. Robinson's 3 day Safety Course is a highly recommended component in our Professional Pilot Program. The close proximity of the Robinson factory has proven to be especially beneficial for our students coming to Group 3 from out of state or out of the country in allowing for scheduling of the course during stays in Los Angeles for training at Group 3.

2004 Robinson R44 Raven II & 2006 Clipper II
N4466 & N549TS

The R44 Raven II and Clipper II have proved to be a perfect transition to larger aircraft.
The R44 has been the ideal 4-place helicopter for our operations. It is currently being utilized for training, aerial photography, tours, and charter. The R44 has been the helicopter of choice for Group 3 Aviation since 1995!

This four-place helicopter is gaining in numbers in the fields of Police Air Support, Electronic News Gathering, Corporate Transportation, Sightseeing and Camera Ship Operations. We therefore stress equal importance on our R44 Transition Program as with our Turbine Program as part of a complete Professional Pilot Curriculum. For those who expect excellence and appreciate value, at last there's the R44 Raven. Quite simply, the Raven delivers the performance of an expensive turbine helicopter at an affordable piston price. Its sleek design, impressive speed, and unparalleled reliability give it the competitive edge in today's fast-paced, changing environment.

R44 Raven II
High Performance R44

Introducing the R44 Raven II, the latest derivative of the very successful and proven R44 helicopter line. The Raven II is equipped with a fuel-injected, angle-valve, tuned-induction, IO-540 Lycoming engine which produces substantially more power and gives the Raven II greater altitude performance, more payload, and increased speed. The Raven II configuration is also available as an IFR Trainer, Newscopter, Police Helicopter, and Clipper II.

The new fuel-injected engine provides higher power for better performance and eliminates the need for carburetor heat. The engine is derated to 245 HP for 5 minutes and 205 HP 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 R44's gross weight and increased IGE and OGE hover ceilings, while eliminating the carburetor and carburetor icing problems.