recflyer Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I would be interested to hear what is everyones personal favourite recreational aircraft? I am interested as I would like to do a podcast on the top 5 favourite rec aircraft in Australia talking about their great qualities and characteristics. If you could describe why That woukd be great as well. Ie: stable, good range etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff13 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Drifter/Foxbat equal first for totally different reasons. Xair Hanuman Skyleader 500 even though I only did an hour in it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recflyer Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Drifter/Foxbat equal first for totally different reasons.Xair Hanuman Skyleader 500 even though I only did an hour in it. Nice! Whats the xair like to fly? I have not been in one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpacro Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Pitts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff13 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Not many people that I know have. Very nice to fly roomy forgiving very short take off and landing. In my opinion shorter than the Foxbat. It should be even better with the Rotax. Ask me in a few weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnewbery Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 The one I can hire, isn't broken and isn't at the back of the hangar. That would be my favorite 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayavner Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I always thought those Spacewalkers looked nice. From what I've flown, the tecnam golf was nice. the Jab J1x0 is where i spent most my limited time so its a sentimental favourite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank marriott Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 J230 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDQDI Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Maybe 5 isn't enough. I was trying to think of the different styles, in no particular order!! 1, a jab, don't know enough about them to suggest a model but on numbers you would need to include one 2, a stol, I love the hornet (obviously) but there are quiet a few others savannahs/foxbats/highlanders ect 3, a trike, can't leave them out 4,a powered parachute, can't leave them out either 5, a drifter or thruster variant, how could we even think of ignoring our heritage 6, maybe a non jab low wing like a Tecnam or SportsStar or pioneer or Bristol 7, and what about single seat models like a jodel or similar? Each different category has its good and bad points and each one will suit some people more than others for a multitude of reasons. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recflyer Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 I always thought those Spacewalkers looked nice. From what I've flown, the tecnam golf was nice. the Jab J1x0 is where i spent most my limited time so its a sentimental favourite. The spacewalkers look awesome! I will have to look further into tthese.this aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recflyer Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 J230 Plus one for the 230. I have only flown in one once but it felt very powerful but also a very stable platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recflyer Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Maybe 5 isn't enough.I was trying to think of the different styles, in no particular order!! 1, a jab, don't know enough about them to suggest a model but on numbers you would need to include one 2, a stol, I love the hornet (obviously) but there are quiet a few others savannahs/foxbats/highlanders ect 3, a trike, can't leave them out 4,a powered parachute, can't leave them out either 5, a drifter or thruster variant, how could we even think of ignoring our heritage 6, maybe a non jab low wing like a Tecnam or SportsStar or pioneer or Bristol 7, and what about single seat models like a jodel or similar? Each different category has its good and bad points and each one will suit some people more than others for a multitude of reasons. I agree about the jab! It must be in there somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickduncs84 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 1. Just aircraft superstol (most fun) 2. Pipistrel virus sw (fast and economical) 3. Jab 230 (cheap, comfortable, stable) 4. Vans rv8 or 4 (ramp appeal, taily, acro, fast) 5. Mooney 201 (fast, stable, economical...for GA) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recflyer Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 1. Just aircraft superstol (most fun)2. Pipistrel virus sw (fast and economical) 3. Jab 230 (cheap, comfortable, stable) 4. Vans rv8 or 4 (ramp appeal, taily, acro, fast) 5. Mooney 201 (fast, stable, economical...for GA) Great list. Sounds like a single engine piston hangar of dreams.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Nice! Whats the xair like to fly? I have not been in one? Pitts That's a bit harsh dj ..... 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Ok..ok....you've all listed " the rest"..........hands down ...the best.... " jab 160C " Get that into ya. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Russell1 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 The Fisher Youngster Bi-plane. It was predicted in a whole string of Nostradamus Quatrains that late in the 2oth century or very early 21st century that there would occur a birthing of a noble machine able to convey a man upward and away into the great void toward heaven. And then it came to pass such a machine was born to the Fisher family of Dakota USA with clones finding their way into the lives of discerning pilots around the great expanse of this dirt ball that we call home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recflyer Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Ok..ok....you've all listed " the rest"..........hands down ...the best.... " jab 160C "Get that into ya. Jabiru sure are nice to fly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recflyer Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 The Fisher Youngster Bi-plane. It was predicted in a whole string of Nostradamus Quatrains that late in the 2oth century or very early 21st century that there would occur a birthing of a noble machine able to convey a man upward and away into the great void toward heaven. And then it came to pass such a machine was born to the Fisher family of Dakota USA with clones finding their way into the lives of discerning pilots around the great expanse of this dirt ball that we call home. Nice looking aircraft. Do you have one, how does she fly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 The aircraft 'love of my life' is my 1946 Champ but because the marque is so rare in Oz I can't fairly include it in my listing so.... of the RAA aircraft that I've owned over the years my next all time favourite would have to be the 2-seater, T-300 Thruster. Low entry price, easy and cheap to maintain, fun open-air flying but with a requirement for 'heads-up'/no complacency operation. My choice perhaps influenced by it being my first aircraft (and still have a Gemini). The rest of the cast in order of appearance were/are: T-300, Flightstar Pioneer, Lightwing 912GR, Hummelbird, Gemini, Skydart, Sapphire and Champ. Only one I wasn't comfortable with was the Hummelbird as it well exceeded my capabilities at the time. There is a Fisher Celebrity Biplane being added to the list next month so may have to review the standings in a year's time. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenaviator Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 The Corby Starlet is up there. Really enjoying the long winged Jabbie too. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadpete Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Glad that someone (else) mentioned the venerable Lightwing 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVOCET Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I carnt wate for someone else to have a fly of the Avocet , Ive had the title of being the only one in the history of the world to have flown her ! Ill wate for a second opinion befor a detailed spec and flight performance announcement . Im happy with the way it flys , no bad habits. Mike. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabiru Phil Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I carnt wate for someone else to have a fly of the Avocet ,Ive had the title of being the only one in the history of the world to have flown her ! Ill wate for a second opinion befor a detailed spec and flight performance announcement . Im happy with the way it flys , no bad habits. Mike. That's interesting Mike. Just how does one go about getting endorsed in the Avocet by an instructor, if the instuctor is not endorsed? Unless you are an instuctor? Put me down for#2 when you work it out Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Scale wings SW51 Mustang ( formally known as the FK51), 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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