Saw the Tardis the other day at Kemble.

What a great machine.

Cabri is the future.

More G2 in UK
 

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The fifth, sixth and seventh G2 are now on order in UK, who will be number 6 ? ;)

Three more Cabris sold to UK market ? takes total to seven | Helihub - the Helicopter Industry Data Source

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This video is just an advertisement from the Czech dealer but it's a nice one :

And the pilot's door pops open in flight just like a Jetrangers! (2:15)

If the door is being held open on purpose, I wonder whether the structural integrity of the cabin safety cage is compromised by the door being open (or off), in case of a hard landing or crash?
The Cabri manufacturer seems to have taken a lot of care address safety, and would be interested if they have any information about this.
John

Not too many helicopter types come to mind where the door is part of the structure. No doubt there can be certain panels required for flight. Most door removal restrictions are an aero thing.

If it did it would probably look like the door on a pressurised aircraft!

I have yet to see an F1 with doors!

Helicentre Aviation and the Cabri G2
 

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Helicentre Aviation in UK seems to enjoy the G2.

They will receive their second unit in few weeks and their third one in January.

They indend to order their fourth one at Helitech in September and think they will have six G2 by 2015 !

First Cabri G2 Commercial Pilot for Helicentre Aviation | Helihub - the Helicopter Industry Data Source
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Saw one fly over yesterday in Hawkes Bay, NZ. Amazingly quiet little machine - the fenestron makes a difference, not too often when a helo flies overhead that you can hear engine noise!

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Video of the first Air-to-Air armed Cabri G2 :eek: :

Auckland Airport culls black swan population - Campbell Live - Video - 3 News

P.S : don't watch if you hate violence ...

Awecome for riot control also, I can see

Very impressed so far having flown over 600 hours since last Autumn in the one machine. The pendulums have made a massive difference at higher speeds, and flying with the door open has been a nice feature especially this last week!

Definitely the way forward in training, hence the plans to expand the fleet. We'll have one on display at Helitech if anyone wants to have a look.

How much does a new G2 cost and is it available in the USA?

A document from 2009 must be a bit out by now..... I don't know how much the 2200hr overhaul costs, but the first Cabri overhaul was estimated at three weeks duration only (see here) so it's got to be a good deal less than the Robbo equivalent

At the point the first two Cabri overhauls were done in recent weeks (both for Northern Helicopters in Sweden), I heard that analysis was done on operating costs from new, and both aircraft had come in at lower than earlier estimates. How much lower??

There was an S300 v R22 v Cabri comparison done recently in the UK too - perhaps Helicentre can help us on the results if there isn't a publication date embargo?

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Hello tottigol,

The G2 costs around 290 000 € (250 000 £) depending of the equipments.

A dealer will be much more precise.

Not yet in the US. Two reasons according to Bruno : certification's cost and high insurance rates.


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Operator here in NZ is using one and he loves it. Using it for venison recovery as well.

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Hello KiwiNedNZ,

There are four G2 flying in NZ and two are expected to arrive next month.

I've seen in other threats that you're doing amazing pictures of helicopters :ok:

Do you have some of the G2 ?

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No not yet, supposed to go down and see Mark Law at Frontier and shoot their G2 sometime soon when I get the time.

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20 seconds of fresh air for those who are too hot these days ! :cool:

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Cabri Italy
 

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First Cabri G2 delivered in Italy :

http://nsa34.casimages.com/img/2013/...0005248202.jpg

http://helihub.com/2013/07/31/first-...ives-in-italy/

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Guimbal Cabri G2
 

Is there a plan for an electrical cockpit ventilation fan in the future?

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Hello Sikorsky,

You can have air conditioning in the G2, much better than a fan ! :ok:

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Here are some photos we've taken of our twins! We collected the new UK Cabri G2 from the factory last week. It will be on display at Helitech next month.

http://www.flyheli.co.uk/images/misc/newcabri1.jpg


http://www.flyheli.co.uk/images/misc/newcabri2.jpg


http://www.flyheli.co.uk/images/misc/newcabri3.jpg


http://www.flyheli.co.uk/images/misc/newcabri4.jpg


http://www.flyheli.co.uk/images/misc/newcabri5.jpg

Are the windows tinted on the Cabri?

All the pics I've seen suggest there is no, or very little, tint.

Twins
 

They look great, can't wait to have a go!

CRAN
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Hello CRAN,

I am tempted to say that you are a man of taste ! :ok:

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P.S : Can we say that in English ?...

It's not often said of the English, but yes, it can be said in English.

FLY 7,

The windscreen is not tinted but we've never really had any problems with glare. Mind you excessive sunshine is not really an issue in the UK!!! :rolleyes:

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Hello Helicentre,

Nice pictures !

Can you confirm that your twins will become triplets in few months and quadruplets later ? :D

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OK So how do the handling wheels work, doesn't seem to be any handle like on the Robi, or are they like the H500 /as350 where you remove the handle after its over centre and locked down?

Not sure about the Cabri, but it's always best to remove the handle for safety reasons -- in case the pin fails and the weight forces the wheel back to the stowed position, flinging the handle through something or someone.

Early production Cabris had a removable handle and locking pin. Current production Cabris have ground handling wheels with removable handle and an over centre lock. Much better.

Yes Henri, we have number three on order (due January 2014) and our intention is have a forth by late summer 2014 depending on production times.

The wheels and handle don't take up much space in the boot. They're inflatable treaded tires, quite easy to whip on and off and it's not heavy to push around by one person.

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A little taste of freedom :) :


http://nsa33.casimages.com/img/2013/...5543996781.jpg


Picture from Frontier Helicopters in NZ

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Are those blades spinning with nobody in the aircraft???

Not exactly a wise decision, considering the landing spot! Not much traction for those skids :rolleyes:

HeliHenri,

Out of interest, has the Cabri got a collective locking mechanism?

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Hello Bravo73,

Yes, and with a remote keyless ! :ok:

http://nsa33.casimages.com/img/2013/...3916540993.jpg

Ah, very nice! Is that what that Kiwi pilot is likely to be using?

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Sorry about my English Bravo73 but I don't understand the meaning of your question, can you please reformulate or maybe there is a hidden meaning in it ?
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