Pilot & Apprentice.

You want to try reading & digesting CAP 804 for a start. (CAA interpetation of EASA rules) PM me an e-mail address and I'll EXPORT a copy to you! Best wishes. Dennis K.

Thanks, with the reference I found the CAP and took a look.

Another new Cabri bound for UK
 

You wait for ages and then two come along together, almost.

First UK repeat customer takes Britain’s fourth Cabri | Helihub - the Helicopter Industry Data Source

Cabri G2
 

I just finished my type rating conversion on the Cabri and I loved it.

Some news :

Heli-Union's flight academy (France) had just bought two G2 equipped for day and night training.
Few days before, Swiss Helicopters had bought their third G2 in 18 months (the two first had flown more than 2000 Hrs).

With the Chinese and UK orders and few others, Guimbal has sold 10 aircraft in only two months.
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:ok: great numbers, bravo....

That is really nice to see !

G2 chosen a few days ago as the ab initio trainer for the Polish Air Force Academy (not a surprise :E). Two machines for starters. Probably a few more to come.

Arrakis

>> G2 chosen a few days ago as the ab initio trainer for
>> the Polish Air Force Academy

... paying Euro 772,000 for two ... :)

http://www.wsosp.deblin.pl/images/st...20wyb.-net.pdf

Regards,
Mirek

Guimbal Cabri G2
 

What a.... At that price they can get 2 44s and 1 and half 22s...! You can buy a Bell 206 or a high hour EC120 with that cash!

The price includes more than just 2*G2.

Arrakis

>> The price includes more than just 2*G2.

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* spare parts and tooling,
* certification by polish CAA,
* training of two FI and two technical staff members,
* subscriptions ...

[ http://www.wsosp.deblin.pl/images/st...oku%202013.pdf ]
:)

Guimbal Cabri G2
 

Ahhh ok! In that case it seems quite right price :)

News from north :

A G2 will reach 2000h next month in Sweden for the first time.
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Cabri Helicopters
 

Have been researching Cabri helicopters, they seem a fairly safe machine and found that there are a few starting to do commercial work in NZ. Anyone have any real flying experience in them??

Very discerning, Earborn.

Lend me your ear, you've come to the right place.

Twenty pages of thrashing, trashing and crashing of Cabri.

Enjoy.

Tet.

News for light external load operators :

Guimbal has released the cargo hook for the Cabri G2 after many months of testing (photo).

Structural integrity has been tested up to 900 kg.Tests have been made down to -25°C and up to 70°C. 800 cycles between 450 and 550 kg have been carried out. When mounted on the Cabri it is rated to lift 220Kg (485lbs).

Frontier Helicopters in NZ is the first to receive a new G2 with this hook and they don't bought it to customize their G2, they're doing external load work and they're also doing long line training in their flight school.
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http://nsa34.casimages.com/img/2013/...5800311914.jpg

Hello sortitas,

As I have your permission, I will correct you :ouch:

The 220 kgs figure is absolutely realistic if you fly with a 4 years old girl as pilot and a 7 minutes flight time fuel. :E

More seriously, you're referring to the only maxi weight available until now : the maximum take-off weight with internal load (That you know by heart as you fly the G2 ;)) : 700 Kgs/ 1542 Lbs.

I don't have the officials figures but with the birth of the hooked G2 (Madam, it's a boy !), there is also now a maximum take-off weight with external load and (as it is the case for the others aircraft) it's higher.:ok:
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Well you would need somewhere put those large suitcases, while the 4 year old fly's....... :}
Good for schools,

Fluffy