Cabri G2 Startup Checklist

Turn to ON then to the BACKUP position. Verify the BARC backup green light is on, the warning horn sounds, and the EPM runs its self-test.

: If the engine is cold, perform manual fuel injection by raising the collective and rolling the throttle 3–5 times with the fuel pump active. cabri g2 startup checklist

Fasten seatbelts and ensure no loose objects are under the seats or near flight controls. Turn to ON then to the BACKUP position

This is a minimalist checklist that assumes you know rotorcraft engine behavior. For beginners, it’s interesting because every omission is a trap. For experienced pilots, it’s refreshingly efficient. Just don’t memorize it— understand it. Fasten seatbelts and ensure no loose objects are

The startup process begins before you even sit in the pilot's seat. Assuming the pre-flight walk-around (exterior inspection) has been completed satisfactorily, you enter the cockpit to prepare the "office."

The Guimbal Cabri G2 has earned a reputation as one of the most sophisticated, safe, and enjoyable light helicopters in the world. With its fully articulated three-blade rotor head, fenestron tail rotor, and sleek composite fuselage, it bridges the gap between light sport rotary aircraft and complex turbine machines. However, its sophistication demands respect.