Agreed, but not the wording used in the rest of the regulations per the part 61 definition... www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/part-61#p-61.1(b)(Authorized%20instructor)
That is a great question! But if you read further in SFAR 73 it details how to become an 'authorized' instructor and includes the words 'flight training' - "...has satisfactorily demonstrated an ability to provide training on the general subject areas of paragraph 2(a)(3) of this SFAR, and the flight training identified in paragraph 2(b)(5)(iii) of this SFAR."
Ok, ok. So we know the R22 n R44 are kinda flakey RotorCraft to fly. What's important to know here is also that Robinson has made an upgrade to the tail plane or tail stabilizer for both the R22 n R44 that require removing the old stabilizer that mostly hangs to one side of the tail boom, which, logically places alot of stress on the tail boom air frame. The new upgraded stabilizer now fits the stabilizer equilaterally, below n a bit to the front of the tail rotor, making for a better fitment n better weight distribution... These upgrades should be made to all Robinson's in service asap...
There a plenty of helicopters that will chop their tail off if you fly them outside their normally operating envelope. Just like there are many cars that will flip over if you steer abruptly full left or right at 70 MPH, etc.
