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Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jan 2019, 09:59
Replies: 10
Views: 3,819
Posted By chalmondleigh

Hi marc2020 Have just sent you a PM

Hi marc2020

Have just sent you a PM
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Oct 2017, 13:34
Replies: 0
Views: 994
Posted By chalmondleigh

Bruno Guimbal to give Cierva Lecture at RAeS 10 October

Helicopter Event at Royal Aeronautical Society, London
Tuesday 10th October, 18.00hrs

Bruno Guimbal, the designer of the Cabri G2 helicopter, has been invited to give the 2017 Cierva Lecture at...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Apr 2017, 14:53
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

200th Cabri bound for the UK

https://www.verticalmag.com/press-releases/helicopteres-guimbal-sells-200th-cabri-g2/
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2017, 06:53
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

A new engine may well be based on the Lycoming...

A new engine may well be based on the Lycoming O-390 series, which according to Lycoming's website is currently being certified for helicopter operation. https://www.lycoming.com/engines
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Dec 2016, 19:55
Replies: 11
Views: 3,330
Posted By chalmondleigh

Saw a TV ad for them the other day.

Saw a TV ad for them the other day.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2016, 20:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,895
Posted By chalmondleigh

Have sent you a PM Chum

Have sent you a PM

Chum
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Oct 2016, 11:06
Replies: 68
Views: 32,022
Posted By chalmondleigh

R44 Cadet sales

HeliHub.com Robinson R44 Cadet sales are very disappointing (http://helihub.com/2016/10/21/robinson-r44-cadet-sales-are-very-disappointing/)
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Oct 2016, 16:23
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

Cabri vs R22

Hi WP,

I have flown both R22 and Cabri from Elstree. Send me a PM if you would like a chat.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Sep 2016, 16:06
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

Hi WillyPete, You are right that the Cabri...

Hi WillyPete,

You are right that the Cabri controls feel heavy in comparison to R22 when doing the checks but in flight, provided the trim is set right, you just don't notice. In fact I like the...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Aug 2016, 10:29
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

UK Cabri fleet grows to 22

G-RJVH arrived in the UK on Wednesday evening after a seven hour journey from the Guimbal factory at Aix les Milles.

Cabri is the future.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Aug 2016, 10:22
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

Yes there is a downloadable maintenance manual on...

Yes there is a downloadable maintenance manual on the Guimbal customer website.

Access to this site is by subscription.

Ask the factory for information.

C
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Aug 2016, 13:28
Replies: 16
Views: 3,416
Posted By chalmondleigh

BIK

MM

You should also check with your Accountant about your liability for Benefits In Kind which can be substantial.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jun 2016, 17:44
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

Twenty One and counting .....

Another factory new Cabri, G-CJEK, arrived in the UK this week bringing the total on the UK register to twenty one.
Expect that number to be nudging thirty by the end on the year.
Cabri is the...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Apr 2016, 21:14
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

Another Cabri for the UK

The 18th Cabri destined for the UK has come on to the UK Register as G-VVBH
No prizes for guessing its destination.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2016, 18:38
Replies: 12
Views: 3,266
Posted By chalmondleigh

Hi Longbox I see that you list as being...

Hi Longbox

I see that you list as being based in Kent so I am guessing that you have the south east in mind for a fly in.

That would work for me and a few others that I know.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2016, 21:35
Replies: 68
Views: 32,022
Posted By chalmondleigh

Interesting to look at RHC website regarding...

Interesting to look at RHC website regarding purchase price and running costs of the Cadet in relation to the R22 and the Raven 1.

Not unexpectedly the list price is roughly midway between R22 and...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2016, 19:28
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

Cabri production overtakes R22

HeliHub Guimbal G2 Cabri overtakes Robinson R22, says GAMA (http://helihub.com/2016/02/15/guimbal-g2-cabri-overtakes-robinson-r22-says-gama/)

44 Cabris and only 34 R22 produced last year.

Cabri...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Nov 2015, 21:03
Replies: 68
Views: 32,022
Posted By chalmondleigh

Do take a look at the HeliHub link. Jeremy comes...

Do take a look at the HeliHub link. Jeremy comes up with some interesting analysis.

A smaller 4 cylinder engine and priced between the R22 and the Raven 1 which is currently only $90,000 more than...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Nov 2015, 20:01
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

Collective creep

This is a rigging problem.

The compensator spring needs to be adjusted during maintenance.

My Cabri also had the same problem as did more than one of my Robinsons.

It's easily sorted.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2015, 20:10
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

R22 accidents since Cabri certification

GS-A


The Cabri was certified at the end of 2007 since when , according to the US NTSB database, there have been 225 R22 accidents resulting in 46 fatalities.

Foreign registered aircraft are...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Oct 2015, 15:36
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

Early R22 accidents

Hi MM,
Here is some info on the early accident history of the R22 and a little informed(?) insight into the Cabri.

A search of the US NTSB database shows that the first recorded accident for an...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2015, 11:25
Replies: 62
Views: 16,173
Posted By chalmondleigh

SND I also got a call from the organisers...

SND

I also got a call from the organisers asking the very same thing.

In the end I ended up not going.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2015, 14:00
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

rokami, There are two different issues in...

rokami,

There are two different issues in your post;

Firstly UL91 is not Mogas and is approved without any additional procedures or restrictions as an alternative fuel to 100LL in the Cabri G2...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jul 2015, 06:36
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

Cabin ventilation

Fear not Heliped, I am told that a front air inlet is in development.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2015, 12:14
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

Not to mention 13 already here in the UK and...

Not to mention 13 already here in the UK and almost as many again on order.

Cabri is the future.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th May 2015, 16:54
Replies: 11
Views: 1,711
Posted By chalmondleigh

Updates and features

just checked my emails and I count 10 updates so far this year.

Not just new sites but new features too.

Other apps/websites may list landing sites but AFAIK Helipaddy is the only one where...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Mar 2015, 16:19
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

CRAN & Freewheel Your comments regarding...

CRAN & Freewheel

Your comments regarding historical R22 pricing prompted me to dig out the original invoice for my first R22 which was invoiced to me in December 1988 at $103,550 ex works.

The...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Feb 2015, 18:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,623
Posted By chalmondleigh

I have seen a number of RHC tow karts gathering...

I have seen a number of RHC tow karts gathering dust at the back of hangars. Bought a Jara Helimover seven years ago and still going strong. They are UK manufactured and more manoeuvrable.
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2015, 12:42
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

Thanks to a lower Euro, Cabri customers in the UK...

Thanks to a lower Euro, Cabri customers in the UK can now expect to pay £15 - 20,000 less, depending on equipment and exchange rate on the day.

Cabri is the future!
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2014, 19:44
Replies: 16
Views: 6,369
Posted By chalmondleigh

I have been using SkyDemon for both flight...

I have been using SkyDemon for both flight planning and navigation in my helicopter now for about 18 months. It's simple, intuitive and if you are unsure of anything I have found that SD's tech...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2014, 15:25
Replies: 34
Views: 9,418
Posted By chalmondleigh

I bought my 3G iPad2 and installed SkyDemon on it...

I bought my 3G iPad2 and installed SkyDemon on it a couple of months before flying my new Cabri G2 helicopter back to the UK from the factory at Aix les Milles. Approx 600 nm with no position drops...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2014, 13:58
Replies: 145
Views: 75,926
Posted By chalmondleigh

SkyDemon has all of Europe charts and much of the...

SkyDemon has all of Europe charts and much of the rest of the world too.

Also files Flight plans.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2014, 10:36
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

R22/Cabri cost of ownership

Spot on there 500e. There is no way that you can own a R22 for 24 years and still come out ahead of the Cabri.

Approx list price for a new Cabri is around €300,000 and for a similarly equipped R22...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Oct 2014, 17:05
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

Talking The Guimbal Turbine ...

... already exists

Combined turbine and generator unit - Claude, Guimbal Jean (http://www.freepatentsonline.com/2634375.html)

tee, hee!
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Apr 2014, 12:05
Replies: 1,615
Views: 1,863,670
Posted By chalmondleigh

A Cabri memory from last summer

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o279/chalmondleigh/G-TRDSatLeTouquetDSC00417_zps2913904c.jpg (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/chalmondleigh/media/G-TRDSatLeTouquetDSC00417_zps2913904c.jpg.html)
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