The Cabri G2 has the European disease - it is far too expensive.
Yes I know about the desirable features and technology, etc.
Hello rjtjrt,
Around here, the G2 is much more expensive to buy than a R22 but less expensive to operate. The result of that situation is that the price of an hour on the G2 is 10 to 15% more expensive than a R22.
So for the same cost, pilots have the choice to fly about 50 minutes in a G2 or 60 in a R22. that's only a question of choice. Personally, I would choose the first one with no hesitation.
But back to you , you're lucky because In Australia where you live and at the flight school that offers flights on G2, the price for an hour on the G2 is the same than in a R22. So you can choose to enjoy flying an hour on a G2 or a R22 wichever you prefer without talking about money.
Life's nice down under, isn't it ?! 
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Last edited by HeliHenri; 15th Nov 2012 at 11:01.