fication was received in late 1992, and deliveries began in 1993. As popularity of the R44 grew, Robinson expanded the R44 product line to include the News copter, and the specially equipped Police helicopter. In 2002, the Raven II, an R44 with a fuel-injected engine was introduced and the R44 quickly became the company's best-selling helicopter. By the end of 2010, more than 5000 R44 helicopters had been delivered worldwide.
             "To Change the Way the World Flies With Safe and Superior Vertical Lift That Saves Lives, Provides Freedom, and Provides Customers With Exceptional Safety and Value." Frank Robinson
             Robinson Helicopters is a privately owned company which has become an industry leader with unmatched name and reputation recognition around the world. At the age of 86, Frank Robinson is still actively contributing to the company mission statement and visions. With many innovations in rotary aircraft design and function, Mr. Robinson and his company which is now run by his sons, will continue to be a world renowned company amongst aviation manufacturers. Robinson Helicopters, keeping with great integrity and generosity, donated $1 million to the University of Washington for an endowed tuition scholarship fund based on financial need for students graduating from South Whidbey High School, where he grew up, and another $1 million for students majoring in engineering. He also donated $1 million to the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum and $1 million to the American Helicopter Museum in Westchester, Pennsylvania.
             "To design and manufacture a safe and economical helicopter that I would want." - Frank Robinson
             To Frank Robinson, this meant cheap and simple. It also meant light, reliable, and easy to maintain. He was so vigilant and set on this mission that the Federal Aviation Administration put in place specific rules and regulations for Robinson Helicopter pilots and Flight Instructors. Robinson's dream was to manufactur...