Instructors and Fleet - EBG Helicopters

Meet Your Experienced Instructors

Train with Passionate, Professional Pilots

Our instructors aren’t just experienced, they’re dedicated to helping you succeed, whether you're flying for fun or aiming for a licence. Every lesson is tailored to your pace, goals, and comfort level.

All of our Instructors are also qualified Commercial Pilots.

Captain Ken Faria

Head of Training

With over two decades of experience, Ken began teaching in 1999 and has since logged more than 7,000 hours of rotary flight time. Calm, knowledgeable, and highly experienced. Whether you’re booking a trial lesson or pursuing your licence, you’ll be in expert hands.

Ratings

Robinson R22 & R44 Guimbal Cabri G2 Bell 206 & 206L Airbus H120, H130 & H125

Captain Bob Gorman

Chief Flight Instructor

Known for his meticulous approach and clear instruction, Bob has over 3,300 hours of rotary flight time. As Chief Flight Instructor, he’s dedicated to developing safe, confident pilots at every stage of training. His students value his precision, patience, and deep technical knowledge, whether they’re stepping into a helicopter for the first time or preparing for licence tests.

Ratings

Robinson R22 & R44
Guimbal Cabri G2 & Airbus H120

Our Modern Helicopter Fleet

We are proud to operate a versatile and modern fleet of training and touring helicopters, offering the perfect balance of performance, safety, and efficiency. Each aircraft is carefully maintained to the highest standards, ensuring comfort and confidence for students, private pilots, and passengers alike.

Robinson R22 Beta II

The Robinson R22 Beta II is one of the most widely recognized training helicopters in the world. Lightweight, reliable, and cost-effective, it is an ideal aircraft for student pilots taking their first steps into rotary-wing aviation.

Seats: 2
Engine: Lycoming O-360-J2A, 131 horsepower
Highlights: Exceptional agility, fuel efficiency, and affordability, making it the industry standard for ab initio training.

Cabri Guimbal G2

The Cabri G2 represents the next generation of training helicopters, incorporating modern technology and advanced safety features. Designed in France, it is renowned for its stability, crash-resistant structure, and cutting-edge avionics.

Seats: 2
Engine: Lycoming O-360, 160 horsepower (derated for efficiency and reliability)
Highlights: Fenestron tail rotor for enhanced safety, state-of-the-art cockpit, low vibration, and outstanding handling qualities.

Robinson R44

The Robinson R44 is a versatile, four-seat helicopter, perfectly suited for touring, private ownership, and advanced training. With greater capacity and range, it delivers the ideal combination of performance, comfort, and value.

Seats: 4
Engine: Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5, 245–260 horsepower (depending on variant)
Highlights: Proven reliability, excellent visibility, smooth ride, and impressive speed, making it one of the most popular helicopters worldwide. Perfect for sightseeing tours with all 3 passengers in a window seat.