Thalass Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Hey folks. I saw on the Australian Aircraft Kits website that they have a new aircraft, a tandem two seater. But the only thing on the aircraft's page is one photo - no details or anything. Is there any news about it yet? Is anyone building one or is it too soon? It appears to be a smaller version of the Hornet, with tandem seating. It looks like my kind of aeroplane, but I can't find any details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 HI mate the photo been their for a couple of months now, i wondering the same as you, looks like it will be a great bush plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pylon500 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Watched a couple of the early test hops, good STOL performance, but was having trouble with a dodgy motor. This is being replaced with a small Lycoming (or Continental, I'm not sure) and is nearly ready to fly again. Olle is pretty busy at the moment, but will continue testing soon. It appears to be a smaller version of the Hornet Having walked around the Bushman, it is actually a bit bigger than a Hornet, great visibility from the cockpit and plenty of hauling space. Arthur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thalass Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 Nice. It looks pretty good from that one photo. I like that layout, I've thought about buying a Rans S-7 kit, but I'd rather something Australian. I like the old-fashioned open cockpit layout, too, but with the exception of the Bakeng Deuce there isn't anything out there with a high wing, too - and the Deuce is flown from the back seat which I don't like. So I'm going to keep my eye on the Bushman's developement. It'll be a while before I can start building my own aircraft, anyway haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thalass Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 *bump* Looks like they've updated their website, and there are more details on the Bushman too. It looks pretty good - though a bit more bubble-shaped than i thought from that initial picture hahaha. Still very neato. I'd like to see one flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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