E-Z Air uses the Robinson R44, a four-seat piston-engine helicopter, and the Bell 206 JetRanger, a five-seat turbine-engine helicopter.
The R44 is our basic trainer, chosen for its versatility, safety record, and increasing popularity as both a private and commercial aircraft. It is outselling every other civillian helicopter on the market today, thanks to its low operational costs and reliability.
The JetRanger is our advanced operational trainer. Many commercial operators in Canada use the JetRanger as an entry-level light turbine helicopter, and it is currently in use by the Canadian Armed Forces for initial helicopter training. It has forgiving flight characteristics, making it an excellent trainer.
Students investing in R44 and JetRanger training will reap significant advantages in terms of better employability, and the chance to do some advanced operational training within the timeframe of the commercial program, such as mountain flying or external load training.