13brv3 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Greetings, Sorry to wake a near-dead subforum, but I've been trying to find flight reports from Aeropup owners. I'm told there are 60+ Aeropups flying in Australia, but none of my searching has produced much in the way of flight characteristics. I've literally skimmed through ever mention of the word Aeropup in this entire forum, and any other forum I can think to search. For most planes, I'd expect any number of people discussing stall speeds, and cruise speeds, plus just general handling qualities, but I've found almost no such information for the Aeropup. . I understand there were built long ago, but I'd hope they're still around and flying. There's a new dealer in the US, and and I've been seriously considering an Aeropup kit as my next project. Even the factory demo isn't flying yet, so I'm somewhat starved for information. About the only comments I've found refer to it as "a lovely flying airplane", which is nice, but a little short on detail 🙂 Can anyone give actual cruise and stall numbers, or point me to the top secret forum where they may be published 🙂 Thanks, Rusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Going back about 20+years I was keen to try one, but found it a bit confining in the cockpit, so that ruled it out for me. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13brv3 Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 Cockpit size is always a concern for me. I'm tall, but not basketball player tall. I do have more neck than nature intended, so headroom is always a problem. I tried an Avid, but getting in it was like that last clown that squeezes into the VW. A Kitfox 5 or above fits, as does a Just Aircraft Highlander. I haven't had a chance to sit in a Kitfox 1-3 or 4, but I suspect even the 4 will be too tight. I'll have a chance to sit in the factory demo in a couple weeks, so that question will be answered anyway. I'm hoping I fit, since the other options are just insanely expensive now. Rusty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 How about an original Piper Cub? . I ended up with a Citabria 7- ECA. Limited aero's and no complaints. Since sold. Nev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13brv3 Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 I'll never own a certified plane. Too much FAA hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 A Cub is very simple. . They all need a hangar. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Koreelah Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 10 hours ago, 13brv3 said: Greetings, Sorry to wake a near-dead subforum, but I've been trying to find flight reports from Aeropup owners. I'm told there are 60+ Aeropups flying in Australia… Rusty one if those owners is in our club and I’m sure he’d tell you about his. I’ll rattle his cage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfox1 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Interested also as I have started building one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heath Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 I'll jump on everyone's shoulder's here, and show my interest too. I've bought what I'm lead to believe is the 1st, and only factory assembled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendAn Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 1 hour ago, Heath said: I'll jump on everyone's shoulder's here, and show my interest too. I've bought what I'm lead to believe is the 1st, and only factory assembled. Has that got a jab 3300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heath Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Yes indeed, you know it..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendAn Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 26 minutes ago, Heath said: Yes indeed, you know it..? Yes. It is the original factory build. It's in most of the aeropup advertising. Even aeropup Spain used a picture of it . It had a Subaru in it before. Nice plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heath Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Yeah, it's had a plethora of motors. I'm just surprised you knew about the Jab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketShip Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Being in the US why not go for a Zenith? They seem to be very impressive to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendAn Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 6 hours ago, Heath said: Yeah, it's had a plethora of motors. I'm just surprised you knew about the Jab i was going to buy it but decided to go for a nosewheel instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollo Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Hi Folk, Update from Aeropup Australia. Yes, we are manufacturing Aeropups at Gympie Airport Queensland. There have been issues with Local Gympie Council and after 8 Years we have finally solved the challenge. 2 Senior Council employees were dismissed after inappropriate actions against us at the Airport. The Gympie Mayor and Gympie Council CEO are good people, and we can now continue to manufacture the Aeropup with no further hinderance. The last 5 Years we have built new welding jigs for the complete Aircraft. Accuracy has never been better. Aeropup production is now in full swing with 15 kits under construction. Supply of kits, as of this moment, very short lead times. New instructions are only weeks away. Production now consists of full CNC tube coping in house. Ribs CNC in house. Rib material Australian Hoop Pine marine Grade Plywood made in Brisbane Australia We own the Dies to produce Spars and Lift Struts so no delays on these items. We have Tests sheets for the 3 profiles. All steel tube is Military Grade 4130 and German manufactured. All with test certificates. There was a mention of a Flight Manual with necessary information Yes, we do have this in the system, making some basic updates and will be available in a few weeks. As the time goes on, we shall update you on progress. Feel free to contact us Kind regards Rollo McKinley R & C Aviation Gympie Airport Queensland Australia 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueadventures Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Nice, will you have a display aircraft at Parkes in April? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollo Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Sadly no, we have only just ramped up to decent production levels. Not enough time to be at Parks. Might try and be there, maybe have some production parts to share the quality we are aiming for. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightrite Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) Shame the SupaPup is no longer available, that’s a great A/C and looks more like a Cub👍 w feted why you’ve been quiet Rollo, gotta luv the amount of corruption within local councils!🤮 Edited March 22 by Flightrite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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