ENSTROM 280FX
Turbocharged engine provides excellent performance at high altitude.
Our fully articulated, high-inertia rotor system provides safety and stability, as well as comfortable flying and exceptional autorotation performance.
Our tail rotor, totally free, provides exceptional yaw control under windy conditions.
Plus, comfort is king in our spacious cabin with NASA-inspired foam seats.
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With 81% more power than the very popular R22, the Enstrom 280FX is the most powerful helicopter of its category.
- Enstrom – 225 shp
- CADET – 185 shp
- CABRI – 145 shp
- R22 – 124 shp
The Enstrom 280FX is the most powerful of all training helicopters.
Main Features
Simple Maintenance and Economical to Operate
Lycoming 4 Cylinders Turbo Engine
Unique Flight Controls in the Industry
Landing Gear
Three Bladed Fully Articulated Rotor
An Efficient Tail Rotor
Specifications
News 280FX
EUROPEAN ROTORS 2023 Madrid
We will participate to European Rotors in Madrid 28 - 30 November and our ENSTROM 280FX will be on display at the ENSTROM HELICOPTER booth, Hall 9, Stand 931.
A new RPM Governor for ENSTROM piston helicopters
Enstrom Helicopters is pleased to reveal the development of a new RPM Governor for Enstrom piston helicopters. Designed to aid pilots in maintaining rotor RPM, the new governor uses a digital controller and fast acting servo motor to accurately control RPM. During...
ENSTROM HELICOPTER GLASS PANEL 280FX
Enstrom is pleased to announce new all glass instruments. These upgrades will be available on all new model 280FX in 2023. That new panel is designed around a Garmin G500H TXi EFIS display. The G500 features a robust and easy-to-use digital flight display. Its touch...
Toulouse Hélico Formations, Toulouse Lasbordes LFCL
September 15, 2020, the whole Rotor & Aircraft team spent a full day at Toulouse Hélico Formations (THF) who operates an Enstrom 280FX. Raphael Belaygue, CPL (H), FI, the General Manager of Toulouse Hélico Formations (THF) is currently training several private pilots...
HAI Expo 2019
A new Enstrom 280FX for Training in France At Heli Expo, Enstrom Helicopter was pleased to deliver its most recent 280FX to their french dealer Rotor & Aircraft. This last version of the 280FX includes new wider doors which really facilitate a better access whatever...
280FX DEAL SIGNED AT HELITECH
Enstrom Announces 280FX Sale at Helitech Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 17, 2018 – Enstrom Helicopter Corporation signed a contract at Helitech International to deliver a new 280FX into France. The deal is being completed by their dealer, François Gatineau, CEO of...