Some aircraft leave a mark on history.
The Bell 206 is one of them — a helicopter trusted for missions that demanded agility, endurance, and dependability.
Now, its spirit lives on in the RC world through the FlyWing Bell 206 — a scale model that mirrors not just the look, but the legacy of the iconic JetRanger.
The Real Bell 206: Icon of Utility and Versatility
Introduced in the mid-1960s, the Bell 206 JetRanger quickly became one of the most versatile helicopters in the world. With its compact design, low maintenance needs, and smooth flying characteristics, it found a home across nearly every aviation sector.
It served in:
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Law enforcement (e.g. NYPD, LAPD, Polizia di Stato)
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Emergency medical services
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Corporate and VIP transport
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Military pilot training (U.S. Army TH-67 Creek, Canadian CH-139)
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TV news — often seen circling urban skylines
✈️ Did you know? The Bell 206 was even used by NASA to train astronauts in helicopter landing techniques due to its precise control feel.
A Helicopter of Firsts
The JetRanger wasn't just versatile — it was historic.
It was the first helicopter used in live TV news relay. It played a central role in the first solo helicopter flight around the world. And it became a pop-culture icon in films like James Bond, Die Hard 2, and Magnum P.I.
If you’ve seen a helicopter on screen, chances are it was a Bell 206.
From Full-Scale to RC: The FlyWing Bell 206
Bringing the Bell 206 into the RC world required more than a good paint job — it demanded a faithful tribute to its stability, elegance, and purpose-driven design.
The FlyWing Bell 206 answers that challenge with:
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Realistic military-style bodywork
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GPS-assisted hover and flight control
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A flight experience that channels the calm, balanced nature of the real aircraft
Whether you're flying low over the lawn or high above the hills, it feels purposeful — like the original.
A Piece of Aviation History — In Your Hands
This isn’t just another scale heli.
It’s a rare blend of engineering depth and emotional connection, where every rotor spin echoes the legacy of one of the most trusted helicopters in history.