The Guimbal Cabri G2 Makes Inroads

On the hunt for a solid, affordable helicopter, TruFlight Academy selected the Guimbal Cabri G2 as their next flight training platform. Their selection of the Cabri provides a new family-run training option to an area with few other rotary-wing providers in Oklahoma, hopefully at a price point more accessible to students in the area. As most flight training operators know, it's far easier to sell a wet rate when the aircraft is shiny and modern, and TruFlight's chief pilot said the Cabri G2 gave them everything they needed in one aircraft.

"One of its Best Years Ever" Crows Swiss Manufacturer

Pilatus had another good year in 2022, delivering 133 aircraft and raking in new contracts as it sailed upriver against a current of supply chain disruptions. The company delivered 40 PC-24s, 80 PC-12 NGXs, 10 PC-21s and 3 PC-6s overall, while finding more customers and reinforcing previous relationships. The company notes that it "virtually doubled" its business with Tradewind Aviation after receiving their purchase agreement for 20 additional PC-12 NGXs. Overall, the company saw sales of 1.3 billion Swiss francs, with operating income of 226 million francs. Total orders amounted to 1.6 billion Swiss francs, a result the company referred to as a "very positive set of results".

About 2,300-2,400 Ft Mean Sea Level, The Engine Abruptly Loss Power And (Pilot) Initiated An Autorotation

On October 1, 2022, about 0543 mountain standard time, a Bell 47G helicopter, N24067, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mesa, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that on the return leg of a local flight, about 2,300-2,400 ft mean sea level, the engine abruptly loss power and he initiated an autorotation and landed on a residential street.