The overhaul of the recently acquired Robinson R22 Beta, HEB, is starting to take shape. The new paint job has been completed and all of the rebuild kit components have arrived in New Zealand and the rebuild is under way.

The Taupo based engineering firm is now in the process of putting all of the parts together on HEB, a task that could take up to 6 weeks, depending upon the work load. It is hoped that HEB will be flying as a part of the Heli-Hire Limited Fleet around mid July 2009.
HEB, A painted shell

Heli-Hire Limited are the first company in New Zealand to have purchased a new Exhaust Modification from Performance Aviation Limited to help the Robinson R22 Beta to obtain improved Horsepower and reduce exhaust noise emissions. This modification will be part of the rebuild and a link for more information will be added to the Links page in late June. (Link added 20 June 2009)