Cabri G2 Start Up Procedure & Hover Power Check

[@toma2451]

I’m a 10k plus hr ATP with five turbojet types. I started my rotor private add on with this a/c. I really appreciate this video. If this is an a/c you want to fly, watch this over and over and over again because it will save you $$. Thank you for this video.

[@HelicopterGround]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@Sergeant898]

I have watched a number of Cabri start up videos, and this one is the best. Clear and organised procedure with very useful added information. Chris is a very competent G2 pilot and instructor.

[@HelicopterGround]

Wow, thank you for the great feedback!

[@stachowi]

Wow, Chris is legit AF. Detailed oriented, well done.

[@HelicopterGround]

Glad you liked it! Thank you!

[@monkeyboy8424]

Outstanding. An excellent example of how training should be.

[@HelicopterGround]

Thank you!

[@nighthawkflyer]

Great video, today I need this because Microsoft Flight simulator has released this Helicopter.

[@HelicopterGround]

Awesome!

[@jay6817]

The one in MSFS is spot on this helicopter 🚁

[@HelicopterGround]

Thanks for commenting

[@jimbeck3230]

Great video. Now I have an idea of how to go thru the start up checklist without doing damage to the aircraft. You always do a great job of presenting the information and keeping it interesting

[@HelicopterGround]

Glad to help! Thank you!

[@carnacr4074]

Great video! Precise and informative so you understand what you are looking for as you run and do the checklist.

[@HelicopterGround]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@duanewallace1771]

Nice training video! I look forward to discussion about PWR vs FLO on the MLI

[@HelicopterGround]

Thanks!

[@memethomas5402]

Love this G2. The rain drops on the cabin windshield and door windows is distracting. How does a student overcome this visual distraction?

[@HelicopterGround]

It's not bad as long as it light rain.

[@markcarter2467]

Hi Chris. Great video. Can I just say that I was taught to keep the friction on until ready to lift - that way I can keep hold of the cyclic with my right hand whenever the rotors are turning. Because the friction is on, there is no need for me to 'guard' the collective when doing the mag checks which leaves my left hand free to flip switches. My comment is not meant to be critical but it might be a method that some pilots might feel happier following.

[@HelicopterGround]

Thanks for the feedback Mark.

[@wzman2006]

That is also my experience. Friction collective but hand on the cyclic to keep that rotor under control. Holding the cyclic between the knees was not good enough. Loved the video. I have about 1500 hours helo time with last helo flight in 1987. Decades and thousands of airplane hours later, I want to get back in a helo for fun. Local school has the G2.. I was glad to find your videos.

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

Excellent. Very clear and easy to follow.

[@HelicopterGround]

Glad it was helpful!

[@philipgledhill7227]

Brilliant performance buddy. Hope both of you are well.philip tried to take all that in but he had trouble taking it in it most take time for it to sink in.i will have to try and learn a bit at a time. Philip is dislecksick so he struggles at taking things in.but I will hope to get there in the end if I ever start lessons. Take care and have a brilliant festive season phil.

[@HelicopterGround]

Thank you Phil!

[@SvenCheddar]

this really cleared up some things for me for fs2020

[@HelicopterGround]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@kimberlychavez1773]

Hi Kenny I've been watching your video all the Time Kim

[@HelicopterGround]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@koi0009]

Nice job

[@HelicopterGround]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lesbrown8099]

Very enjoyable... thank you.....

[@HelicopterGround]

Thank you Lea Brown!

[@garyjones6914]

Thank You Gentlemen.

[@HelicopterGround]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@dkoz8321]

$300,000 helicopter and side slip indicator is $1 peice of nylon string glued to outside of plexiglass and even that is stuck due to rain.

[@HelicopterGround]

Thanks for commenting

[@memethomas5402]

My exact thought.

[@hasanali-cy7ee]

Wonderful explanation 👏

[@HelicopterGround]

Thank you Hasan

[@livefreeordie5033]

Awesome job 😊👍🇪🇬🇪🇬 cheers.

[@HelicopterGround]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@notar187]

Awsome!

[@HelicopterGround]

Thanks!

[@AndreySolomykin]

Hi guys, thank you for the video, it helps a lot! By the way, I was taught to check the cyclic free movement twice: first with the collective down, and then with the collective up. For me it looks like there is a reason to double check it, what do you think?

[@HelicopterGround]

Best answer is what does the POH state...

[@AndreySolomykin]

@@HelicopterGround oh, sure, and the Cabri POH states: "Full travel free". The rest is a pilot's decision... :)

[@llwellyn1]

Great review on the G2. I'm curious about the need to immediately engage the rotor after engine start. On a really cold day, wouldn't it be prudent to allow the engine to warm up a bit/ get the oil flowing, before adding the load of the rotor? Just because there is oil pressure doesn't mean the everything is necessarily getting nominal lubrication immediately. I do it for my cars and motorcycles, so why not "warm up" the helicopter engine as well? Thanks Chris & Kenny, for producing this video.

[@HelicopterGround]

Always refer to the POH. Thank you for the feedback!

[@llwellyn1]

@@HelicopterGround That's a safe answer but not particularly insightful, given your mission statement for pilot education. I believe there is a reason, just as the POH preaches, but the dynamics of torque, load, idle power, rpm, oil flow rate, temperature, and the clutch engagement cycle are truant in your response. I'll research the question thoroughly and get back to you soon! BTW, isn't it interesting how the ole Gazelle will start the turbine, bring it to idle , then engage the rotor a few minutes later?

[@dkoz8321]

I respect the FAA and EAA powerplant certification time and cost. But a carburated ICE piston engine in 21'st century is a bit vintage. I guess it still uses leaded avgas instead of high octane unleaded gas that sports car use. Fuel injection, superchargers, turbo, were all used in ICE piston engines in WWII. Technology is mature. Yet Enstrom, Robinson, Gabri all use ancient carburated piston engine, not out of place in 1936.

[@HelicopterGround]

Thanks for sharing

[@RogerODonnellTV99Xoutof10]

Bruno never wanted to put the Lycoming in the G2 but for certification and reliability he had no choice. They have a G2 running on a diesel engine. You can use UL91 in the Lycoming, it’s way better for it and saves an oil change.

[@jackdtom9780]

can u elaborate a little more on hover vs Power check - what parameters are u looking for in hover check ? - any thing specific (numbers) on the MLI? for power check - looking for any numbers on the MLI - or just making sure you can make a controlled right turn?

[@HelicopterGround]

Yes making sure your using power within limits for the given flight situation.

[@jackdtom9780]

good stuff

[@HelicopterGround]

Thank you!

[@nickpepper4592]

Cabri cabri cabri

[@HelicopterGround]

Thanks for commenting.

[@carnacr4074]

@@HelicopterGround Great video! Precise and informative so you understand what you are looking for as you run and do the checklist.

[@georgelza]

would you mind sharing that checklist in pdf format that you were following.

[@HelicopterGround]

Neither of us that were in that video are flying there anymore. Thanks for the inquiry!

[@georgelza]

bummer, thanks, @@HelicopterGround

[@JustSayN2O]

This month I finished up training and passed my instrument rating airplane. Somebody then asked me "what will be next?" So now let me ask, what is the website for this rotorcraft flight school? !!

[@HelicopterGround]

www.HelicopterGround.com

[@Booboobear-eo4es]

So what is "plasma" ignition? Something different from traditional spark plugs?

[@christopherhouser6935]

Sorry for the late response.... I copied the below straight from the G2 POH Ignition system The engine has a dual-plug, mixed ignition system comprising : • One magneto with constant timing, • One solid-state electronic capacitor-discharge system, with variable timing. The electronic system is direct-fed by the battery through a dedicated circuit breaker, located on the cabin breaker panel.

[@HelicopterGround]

Thanks for replying Christopher Houser!

[@michaelclark8368]

Can a helicopter pilot land a job overseas? Are there restrictions on where you can work?

[@HelicopterGround]

Pilots get jobs overseas all the time.

[@Skymeter]

Can’t wait for electric / hydrogen powered helicopters. End of spending nearly more time on the ground checking it all than flying… Too much parameters with combustion engines. Soon obsolete.

[@HelicopterGround]

Thanks for the feedback!