Around Australia Jabiru Takes Shape.

[Nostalgair]

Hi All,

 

I just received the first photo of the 'There and Back' Jabiru from the folks at Jabiru in Bundaberg. It is the aircraft that I'll be flying around Australia to mark the Centenary of Powered Flight in Australia and in the process raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

 

The J230D is about to hit the assembly line and I'll be recording its construction closely on the website. ‘There and Back’ Jabiru takes shape! |

 

Here's the photo.

 

Cheers

 

Owen

 

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[Guest burbles1]

Great to see the beginnings of an adventure, Owen. It'll be good to see the trip come together over the next few months.

 

 

[dazza 38]

I can wait Mr Zupp, enjoy your trip mate. Thumb up

 

 

[Nostalgair]

Hi All.

 

There are new photos of the 'There and Back' Jabiru J230D under construction at Bundaberg. It's really coming along at a pace!

 

Check the photos out at J230 Build |

 

Cheers

 

Owen

 

 

[Relfy]

Excellent. As someone who has a jab on the order board, I'm following this thead with keen interest. :thumb_up:

 

 

[Nostalgair]

Hi All,

 

There are now more photos of the 'There and Back' Jabiru's progress. The J230D is really coming along. Check out the photos at http://thereandback.com.au/?page_id=847

 

Cheers

 

Owen

 

 

[Guest burbles1]

Wow. I have never seen a Jab being constructed - so it's an education to see what's involved. Will you be getting some shots inside the fuselage?

 

 

[Nostalgair]

Hi All,

 

There are new images of the Jabiru J230D's progress as it comes together for the around Australia flight.

 

Check them out at http://thereandback.com.au/?page_id=847

 

Cheers

 

Owen

 

 

[Nostalgair]

Hi All,

 

There are more new images of the Jabiru J230D's progress as it comes together for the around Australia flight. The wings are now on and the systems are being readied for test flying.

 

Check them out at Gallery |

 

Cheers

 

Owen

 

 

[shags_j]

Looking schmick. I'm so jealous.

 

 

[Nostalgair]

Hi All,

 

Well, the 'There and Back' Jabiru was completed and ready to test fly this week. Unfortunately, the weather intervened and the first flight was not possible as evidenced in the photo from the team at Jabiru.

 

With the aircraft ready and other aspects of organisation in full swing, the around Australia flight now seems to be just around the corner. The days to May 5th are counting down.

 

Importantly, please note that we have also just launched our online donation facility for the RFDS. Please consider donating a 'dollar for the Doctor' and assist the RFDS in their great work. http://www.mycause.com.au/mycause/raise_money/fundraise.php?id=4389

 

Keep checking back for the latest updates at There and Back

 

Cheers

 

Owen

 

 

 

[dazza 38]

It looks nice owen

 

 

[Nostalgair]

Thanks Dazza,

 

I can't wait until she flies!

 

I'll be sure to post here as soon as that happens.

 

Cheers

 

Owen

 

 

[Guest watto]

She looks great Owen, if she fly's like mine you will love it!

 

 

[Nostalgair]

Hi All,

 

The test flying of the Jabiru J230D is underway at Bundaberg and I hope to post some photos here and on the 'There and Back' gallery in the near future.

 

The departure date of May 5th is looming closer and I can't wait. Check out the route and schedule and come out to say g'day when I'm in your part of the world. The Route |

 

Also, after only a week, the online donation facility for the Royal Flying Doctor Service had nearly raised $1,000! Thanks to everyone who has chipped in. Every 'Dollar for the Doctor' counts. http://thereandback.com.au/?page_id=56

 

Thanks again,

 

Owen