Our Fleet
The Flurry
At TruFlight Academy, we take pride in our state-of-the-art fleet of helicopters, designed to provide our students with the best possible training experience. Our primary training aircraft is the Guimbal Cabri G2, a modern and versatile helicopter known for its safety, reliability, and advanced technology.
- AC
- Full glass panel
- Garmin 750TXI and 500HTXI as PFD
- Proprietary engine and system monitoring
- Cargo hook
Rental price: $455/hr
Cyclops
We are equipped with not one, but two Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopters, renowned for their exceptional safety features, fuel efficiency, and low operating costs. The Cabri G2 is an ideal training platform, offering a smooth and stable flight experience, making it perfect for students of all skill levels.
- iPad mount
- Chin bubble mount
- Full glass panel
- Garmin 650TXI and 500HTXI as PFD
- Proprietary engine and system monitoring
- Cargo hook
Rental price: $455/hr
JetRanger
The Bell 206B JetRanger is one of the most respected turbine helicopters ever built. Known for its smooth handling, mechanical simplicity, and proven safety record, the 206B remains a benchmark aircraft for turbine transition training and utility operations.
- Rolls-Royce 250-C20B turbine engine
- 420 shaft horsepower
- Five-seat cabin configuration
- Cruise speed approximately 112 mph
- Single-engine turbine platform
- Ideal for turbine transition and advanced training
Seating: 5 • Engine: 1 • Airworthiness: Normal Category
Why We Choose the Cabri G2
Our helicopters are what sets us apart from other flight schools. Most jobs, outside of flight instruction, will require competence in a turbine helicopter. Turbine helicopters cost significantly more to operate, which is why training is done in piston helicopters. The Cabri G2 is designed to make turbine transition practically seamless. Its full glass panel, its engine instrumentation, and its general operating procedures mimic closely a turbine helicopter.
Guimbal's Cabri G2 was certified by the FAA in 2015 with transition and safety in mind. The other training helicopters available were certified as far back as 1938. The newest company (other the Guimbal) certified their base helicopter designs in 1979. Why do I mention certification dates? It's very hard to certify an aircraft and once certified, the manufacturer is forced to abide by all the certification specifications. The Guimbal, being certified in 2015, means it has the most up to date materials and design on the market.
