The story
The Guimbal Cabri G2 is a two-seat training helicopter designed by former Eurocopter engineer Bruno Guimbal. A composite airframe, a three-blade main rotor and a shrouded Fenestron tail rotor make it noticeably quieter than older rivals, and it has become a favourite of flight schools that want something more modern than a Robinson.
When EASA certified it in 2007, the Cabri was the first new two-seat piston helicopter certified in more than 30 years.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Cabri G2?
Small French helicopter. Three-blade main rotor (vs the R22's two). Shrouded Fenestron tail rotor. Rounded composite cabin on skids.
What does a Cabri G2 sound like?
Three-blade rotor is noticeably smoother than the R22's two-blade — French refinement.
How fast is the Cabri G2?
Top speed is 100 kts.
How many passengers does the Cabri G2 carry?
Up to 1.
How far can the Cabri G2 fly?
Range is about 378 nmi.
How big is the Cabri G2?
It is 20 ft 8 in long and 23 ft 7 in across the rotor.
When did the Cabri G2 first fly?
Its first flight was in 2005.
How many Cabri G2s have been built?
300+ built.
How rare is a Cabri G2 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Cabri G2 catch is worth 25 points.
