Frank Robinson 'went west' on 12 Nov 22

[WKTaylor]

Frank D Robinson... Founder of Robinson Helicopter Company... Passed away 12 Nov 22.

Amazing Career in rotary wing aircraft design, development, manufacturing and flying ... huge production numbers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_D._Robinson

Regards, Wil Taylor
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[Sparweb]

I did a lot of work on Robbie's.
They are decent machines, and a helluva lot more comfortable than the Hughes 369's.
Although lacking the bullet-proof feel of the slightly larger Bell 206 types.