{"id":19350,"date":"2021-08-31T01:18:54","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T01:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saj.pachecostudios.com?p=19350"},"modified":"2021-08-31T01:18:55","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T01:18:55","slug":"north-american-cabri-fleet-exceeds-50000-flight-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/national-news\/north-american-cabri-fleet-exceeds-50000-flight-hours\/%20","title":{"rendered":"North American Cabri Fleet Exceeds 50,000 Flight Hours"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Photo above provided by Michael Neese, Sweet Aviation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Precision Support Services, LLC., Guimbal\u2019s North American\nDealer, announced today the North American fleet of Guimbal Cabri G2s exceeded\n50,000 flight hours.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are over forty Cabri G2s operating in the U.S. and\nCanada, representing 20+ flight schools, community colleges, universities, and\nprivate operators. Precision and Guimbal partnered to import the first Cabri G2\ninto the United States in 2014, helping the aircraft to reach FAA certification\nin 2015. Since then, the fleet has grown steadily with particular success in\ncollegiate level Part 141 programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cabri-Provided-by-Jerry-Gray-Austin-Peay-State-University.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19352\" width=\"334\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cabri-Provided-by-Jerry-Gray-Austin-Peay-State-University.jpg 882w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cabri-Provided-by-Jerry-Gray-Austin-Peay-State-University-300x279.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px\" \/><figcaption>C<em>abri photo provided by Jerry Gray, Austin Peay State University.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe aren\u2019t trying to be the trainer for the student who is\ntrying to get done as quickly as possible and to save a penny at every corner,\u201d\nsaid David Rath, CEO. \u201cRather, our market is the programs who prioritize a\nplatform with high quality systems and features, unparalleled safety standards,\nand long-term economic value. These programs see the importance of an aircraft\nlike the Cabri, that can safely and efficiently be used to train the next\ngeneration of pilots and prepare them for success in fields such as utility,\nEMS, and corporate transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the fleet continues to grow, and accumulates flight\nhours, the Precision team has met the challenge of increased parts demand, more\ncustomer support needs, and additional maintenance requirements, no small feat\nin a world facing a pandemic. Whether it is sending out teams to perform and\ntrain the more advanced maintenance and flight procedures or overseeing every\nstep of importing a new aircraft for a client, the Precision team stands ready\nto support the North American fleet however they can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe operators and mechanics in the Guimbal Network are a\npleasure to work with and support\u201d said Sarah Brazel, Precision\u2019s manager of\nGuimbal sales and support. \u201cThey can reach us 24\/7 and know that when they\ncall, our team will do their best, day or night, to get them back up and\nrunning with as little down time as possible. We are blessed to have high\nquality, dedicated individuals on our team, and to work on behalf of such a\nfantastic group of clients.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worldwide, Guimbal has manufactured nearly 300 Cabri G2s\nwith a collective 350,0000 flight hours. These aircraft are certified and\noperated in 35 countries, across 6 continents. The G2 is no longer a new\naircraft on the scene. It has a proven track record of safety, quality, and\nexcellence in flight. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo above provided by Michael Neese, Sweet Aviation. Precision Support Services, LLC., Guimbal\u2019s North American Dealer, announced today the North American fleet of Guimbal Cabri G2s exceeded 50,000 flight hours.&nbsp; There are over forty Cabri G2s operating in the U.S. and Canada, representing 20+ flight schools, community colleges, universities, and private operators. 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