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Guimbal Cabri G2

Guimbal Cabri G2

Aircraft

The Guimbal Cabri G2 is a two-seat light helicopter produced by Hélicoptères Guimbal and powered by a piston engine. The Cabri was designed by Bruno Guimbal, a former Eurocopter engineer, in the 1980s. The aircraft has been flying since 1992 and is widely used for flying lessons.

Brand Guimbal
Type Cabri G2
Pilots 1
Passengers 1
Maximum Take Off Weight 700 kg
Payload 700 kg
Cruising speed 90 knots (167 km/h)
Maximum Speed 100 knots (185 km/h)
Maximum distance 700 km
Maximum altitude 13000 feet (3962 m)
ICAO code G2CA

These specifications are intended to give you an idea of the Guimbal Cabri G2. They cannot be used for flight preparation. Often there are many different types of aircraft released with varying specifications and prices. Check the Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) if you want to know the exact values of the aircraft you are going to fly. Your flight instructor will be happy to help you with this.

Frequently asked questions about the Guimbal Cabri G2

How fast does a Guimbal Cabri G2 fly?

An Guimbal Cabri G2 is normally flying at about 167 km/h (90 knots), which is its cruising speed. It can fly a bit faster, but never more than 185 km/h (100 knots).

How far can a Guimbal Cabri G2 fly?

The range is about 700 kilometres. The distance also depends on how fast you fly and whether there is much wind. A possible diversion to another airport is also taken into account.

Flying in a Guimbal Cabri G2

Would you like to fly yourself in a Guimbal Cabri G2? Then take a look at these flying experiences. Order and book easily via our website:

Helicopter flying lesson Lelystad

Helicopter flying lesson Lelystad

  Lelystad

5.0 (30)

Flying lesson in a two-person helicopter. Fly together with an instructor, without passengers.

Only  € 449
Helicopter flying lesson Malaga

Helicopter flying lesson Malaga

  Málaga

5.0 (24)

Flying lessons in a two-seater helicopter. Fly together with an instructor, without passengers.

Only  € 569
Helicopter flying lesson Marbella

Helicopter flying lesson Marbella

  Marbella

5.0 (24)

Flying lessons in a two-seater helicopter. Fly together with an instructor, without passengers.

Only  € 1,499
Helicopter flying lesson Madrid

Helicopter flying lesson Madrid

  Madrid

5.0 (24)

Flying lessons in a two-seater helicopter. Fly together with an instructor, without passengers.

Only  € 509

About Eveline van den Boom

Author of this article is Eveline van den Boom. In 2006, she got her first flying lesson as a birthday present; a beautiful flight over Rotterdam. That tasted like more!

In 2010, she obtained her PPL pilot's licence in Lelystad. In 2011, a plane was purchased: an Aero AT-3. This aircraft is still flying in the Vliegles.nl fleet with callsign PH-EVB.

She wrote the theory books "Theory of Flying" and "Theory helicopter flying". You can order these with your flying lessons. Besides being a private pilot, Eveline also works as a Dutch real estate agent on the Costa del Sol.

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