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Tug Aircraft

Piper PA-25 Pawnee VH-TNE

Crew: 1

Engine – Lycoming O-540-B2B5 – 235 hp (175kW)

Rate of Climb: 630 ft / min

Service Ceiling: 13,000 feet

Maximum speed: 107 kts

Max takeoff weight: 1,317 kg

 

Piper PA-25 Pawnee VH-PPC

Crew: 2

Engine – Lycoming O-540-B2B5 – 260 hp 

Rate of Climb: 630 ft / min

Service Ceiling: 13,000 feet

Maximum speed: 107 kts

Max takeoff weight: 1,317 kg

Dual Seat Trainers

ASK-21 MI VH-NQN

A new addition to the fleet, with gentle characteristics and a self-launching motor. ​

Crew: 2

Wingspan: 17m

Empty weight: 360kg

Best glide ratio: 34:1

Engine – 41kW rear-mounted IAE 50RR-AA rotary

 

ASK-21 VH-GBW

The training workhorse of the club, this is a well tuned training glider with excellent characteristics

Crew: 2

Wingspan: 17m

Empty weight: 360kg

Best glide ratio: 34:1

Stall speed: 65 km/h (35 kts)

Max speed: 280 km/h (150 kts)

 

ASK-13 VH-GUQ

One of the most successful training gliders in the world, able to perform all training tasks with ease. ​

Crew: 2

Wingspan: 16m

Empty weight: 295kg

Best glide ratio: 27:1

Stall speed: 57 km/h (31 kts)

Max speed: 200km/h (110kts)

Advanced Training Dual Seat

Duo Discus T VH-GKX

A “turbo” or sustaining two-seat trainer, with a retractable engine that can extend in flight. Suitable for pilots learning advanced cross country and soaring techniques. ​

Crew: 2

Wingspan: 20m

Empty weight: 410 kg

Best glide ratio: 46:1

Engine – 22kW rear-mounted Solo 2350 D

Max speed: 263 km/h (143 kts)

DG-505 Orion VH-BSC

The club’s “flagship” and brilliant all-round training aicraft, with different wingtip modules for training & aerobatics, general training and advanced cross country.

Crew: 2

Wingspan: 17.2m / 18m / 20m

Empty weight: 390kg

Best glide ratio: 40:1

Stall speed: 65 km/h (35 kts)

Max speed: 270 km/h (150 kts)

Single Seat Aircraft

Rollanden-Schneider LS4 VH-CQN

One of the most popular single seat aircraft in the world, with excellent all-rounder characteristics that is competitive in club class. ​

Crew: 1

Wingspan: 15m

Empty weight: 238kg

Best glide ratio: 40:1

Stall speed: 68 km/h (37 kts)

Max speed: 270 km/h (150 kts)

 

SDZ 51 "Junior"

A sturdy and gentle single seater, suitable for early solo and club flying. ​

Crew: 1

Wingspan: 15m

Empty weight: 242kg

Best glide ratio: 35:1

Stall speed: 60 km/h (32 kts)

Max speed: 220 km/h (120 kts)