N1777V - 1987 Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta Aircraft Registration

N1777V is a 1987 Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Flying Colors Airparts INC in Leesburg, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 13, 1999. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N1777V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1368F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1777V was last updated on December 18, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Robinson R-22, the world's most prolific light training helicopter, revolutionized civil aviation by making helicopter flight training affordable for ordinary pilots. First flown on August 28, 1975, it featured a two-seat configuration with a teetering rotor system and lightweight aluminum construction. Powered by a 150-horsepower Lycoming O-320 piston engine, the R-22 achieved a maximum cruise speed of 96 knots and could carry 516 pounds of payload. Robinson Helicopter Company manufactured over 4,800 units between 1979 and 2016. AviatorDB tracks 1,247 Robinson Helicopter aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is R22.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1777V. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.