Tug Aircraft
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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)