\n| Approved fuel type<\/td>\n | Avgas 100 LL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" To view the Cabri G2 specifications document (PDF) click here. Performance Equipped empty weight 420 Kg (925 lb) Maximum Gross Weight 700 Kg (1,542 lb) Maximum level speed @ 100% (s.l. ISA) 100 kt (185 km\/h) Cruise speed @ 85% 90 kt (166 km\/h) Vne (s.l.) 130 kt (240 km\/h) IGE hovering ceiling (@ 700 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/cabri.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/cabri.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/cabri.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cabri.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cabri.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12"}],"version-history":[{"href":"http:\/\/cabri.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/cabri.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":9,"date":"2011-03-16T00:15:38","date_gmt":"2011-03-16T00:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cabri.co.nz\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2015-12-14T00:56:08","modified_gmt":"2015-12-14T00:56:08","slug":"the-cabri-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/cabri.co.nz\/the-cabri-story\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cabri Story"},"content":{"rendered":" <\/p>\n
In the 1990\u2019s during his time at Eurocopter as one of the design engineers working on the EC120 program Bruno Guimbal developed a working demonstrator of a two-seat piston helicopter. This machine incorporated technologies and safety features that were common place on modern turbine helicopters, but were at the time out of the reach of piston engine helicopter owners and operators.<\/p>\n Bruno was determined to show that it was possible to design and build a small piston engine helicopter with the levels of safety enjoyed by those who could afford a turbine machine. In addition to incorporating advanced safety concepts he also took advantage of several key technologies that provided the superior flight characteristics found in larger turbine helicopters. The resulting prototype was acknowledged widely as an important advance in helicopter design.<\/p>\n Helicopters Guimbal was established in the year 2000 with the purpose of certifying the Cabri G2 and putting it into commercial production. Research and production facilities were established at Aux-en-Provence in southern France.<\/p>\n In March 2005 the company achieved the first flight of F-WYHG, serial number 1001 and in December 2007, following six years of development and 300 hours of flight testing the Cabri G2 was awarded its EASA Type Certificate.<\/p>\n In May 2008, Eurocopter signs an order for a Cabri G2, and September of that year the first customer delivery is made.<\/p>\n To date 25 aircraft have been delivered, with the high hour machine having flown in excess of 600 hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In the 1990\u2019s during his time at Eurocopter as one of the design engineers working on the EC120 program Bruno Guimbal developed a working demonstrator of a two-seat piston helicopter. This machine incorporated technologies and safety features that were common place on modern turbine helicopters, but were at the time out of the reach of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/cabri.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/cabri.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/cabri.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cabri.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/cabri.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9"}],"version-history":[{"href":"http:\/\/cabri.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/cabri.co.nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":6,"date":"2011-03-16T00:10:56","date_gmt":"2011-03-16T00:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cabri.co.nz\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2015-12-14T00:55:05","modified_gmt":"2015-12-14T00:55:05","slug":"the-cabri-difference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/cabri.co.nz\/the-cabri-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cabri Difference"},"content":{"rendered":" <\/p>\n
Rotor Head<\/h2>\nThe Cabri G2\u2019s three-blade main rotor system is a masterpiece of innovative design.<\/p>\n It is fully articulated, maintenance free and incredibly strong giving a unique combination of maneuverability and stability.<\/p>\n This helicopter can be flown safely in a wide flight envelope including strong winds and turbulence until now reserved for the best turbine helicopters. This design incorporating elastomeric bearing and dampening technology doesn\u2019t suffer from low G, unlike two-blade semi rigid systems.<\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n
Blades<\/h2>\nThe Cabri G2\u00a0blades have very\u00a0high inertia and have\u00a0been designed and tested\u00a0for no life limit<\/span>.<\/p>\nHelicopters Guimbal have taken advantage of the latest turbine blade technology and the composite blades feature a level of damage tolerance never before achieved.<\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n
Fenestron Tail<\/h2>\nBruno Guimbal was extensively involved with tail rotor design during his time with Eurocopter. Bruno and Eurocopter jointly hold several Fenestron tail rotor patents and this allows the Cabri G2 to utilse this advanced technology.<\/p>\n The Fenestron tail rotor allows the Cabri G2 to operate in confined spaces and in winds that would prohibit operation of other light helicopters.<\/p>\n The excellent maneuverability, smooth handling and low noise level characteristics of the Fenestron tail rotor and above all safety level it provides are major advances in this class of helicopter.<\/p>\n Other advantages include reduced FOD damage potential and the elimination of tail rotor vortex.<\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n Engine<\/h2>\n
The Cabri G2 utilises the trusted Lycoming O360 engine however its installation incorporates several important innovations:<\/p>\n \n- The engine is oriented correctly and installed at a convenient height to give easy access to routine maintenance items such as the oil filter. This saves costs on every maintenance event<\/li>\n
- A smart digital engine governor controls the engine<\/li>\n
- Protection against over-speed on start<\/li>\n
- Solid-state, maintenance free electronic ignition gives greater reliability and smoother starting<\/li>\n
- Engine mounts incorporate advanced vibration isolation<\/li>\n
- The exhaust is discharged above the helicopter providing the quietest operation in its class and allowing it to land in long grass without the risk of fire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Composite Fuselage<\/h2>\nThe all-composite fuselage of the Cabri G2 is exceptionally light and strong. It is maintenance free and extremely resistant to accidental damage.<\/p>\n The pre-pregnated autoclave composite construction allows a level of precision in the fuselage manufacture that is unattainable with aluminum.<\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n
Avionics<\/h2>\nThe heart of Cabri G2\u2019s avionics suite is the EPM, a state of the art glass cockpit monitor, which displays helicopter and engine information in a form that is easy and intuitive to understand.<\/p>\n Amongst other functions the EPM monitors:<\/p>\n \n- Current power setting and limitation.<\/li>\n
- Automatic carburetor heat<\/li>\n
- Chip detectors<\/li>\n
- Rotor and engine RPM<\/li>\n
- Fuel level and \u2018time to stop\u2019<\/li>\n
- Flight time, Hobbs time, flight log and sensor\u00a0self-test history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Luggage<\/h2>\nThe Cabri G2 has a 200-litre luggage compartment!<\/p>\n The compartment can be loaded externally but can also be accessed from inside the cabin. It can accommodate two airline cabin sized suitcases and more, including the helicopter handling wheels.<\/p>\n There is additional storage for soft items under the seats. If necessary, the passenger seat can be removed entirely.<\/p>\n \n <\/p>\n
Comfort and ergonomics<\/h2>\nThe cabin is roomy and comfortable with its leather seats and outstanding ergonomics. The single piece formed aviation grade Plexiglass windshield provides great visibility and there is ample room for the pilot to operate while wearing a helmet. All controls have been designed to reduce pilot workload.<\/p>\n The Cabri G2 features the following innovations with the pilot in mind:<\/p>\n |