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Interior of the 480B Turbine

Just because the Enstrom 480B's price is exceptionally attractive doesn't mean that one must sacrifice cabin comfort or flexibility. In fact, the 480B offers more room, more visibility, and more seating options than its more expensive competitors. It starts with a wide open seating area, without any columns, posts, or partitions between occupants to restrict movement or visibility. The pilots get adjustable seats, adjustable pedals, and more arm and head room than in any other single turbine helicopter. A novel seating arrangement provides each passenger with excellent leg room and head room.

In its normal configuration, the 480B accommodates up to five people, including a single pilot. For lower density executive transport, the right front seat can be removed to further enhance leg room. For pilot training, the right front seat is moved outboard and the second set of controls is installed. For cargo transport, the right front seat is removed and the back seat is folded up. All of these transitions are easily accomplished in minutes. This cabin flexibility is fundamental to the 480B's appeal as a low cost, multi-role helicopter. 

Visibility is excellent for all occupants, particularly the pilots. In addition to unequalled horizontal visibility, two sets of chin windows and huge overhead windows combine to provide exceptional downward and overhead visibility.

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--------Transformation is easy: seats clip out, controls unlatch, and bench seats along the rear cabin fold down. These are also well padded and handsome in leather - no mere jump seats." - Helicopter World ----------"The 480 offers by far the more beautiful and more comfortable cabin, and with visibility-guaranteed." -Aerokurier -----------"The comfort inside the 480(B) rivals that of some automobiles...interior noise levels are low for a helicopter, and visibility is spectacular for all occupants...the wide cabin doors facilitate graceful egress" - AOPA Pilot

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