Kirby09

Unfortunately not, but we are getting our flying fix with the RANS and working on the other planes. There comes a point where you spend more time working on planes that doesn't leave you with much time for enjoying them. Presently working on the fabric covering on the Lightwing. Do you have a strip on the station?

I made an enquiry about a Foxbat A32 syndicate when I was looking to buy. I'm guessing it might be a little difficult finding a similar option in your area.

Hi Kirby, We are from Springsure, although we spend most of our time elsewhere. Are you town or surrounds? My C152 is still based there.Sue

I live 90kms west of sprinsure on a cattle station in the lochington area. Do you still get to fly her often?

Yes, The LSA55 usable weight is a bit low, the J170 or even J160 with half tanks have a better MTOW, and one of them I can see as my next aircraft. But hey, you have to start somewhere.STOL and speed seem to be at opposite ends of the spectrum, it is very difficult to get both, but as you say, the A22 and A32 Foxbats achieve that, but they are frightfully expensive. If you want STOL under $40k there is quite a lot of choice, but you will be flying around at 60 to 80kts. If you want speed, the Jabs are probably the best option.

 

Thanks for the info on Emerald.

Good to hear you are enjoying it. I would love to have a fly in a jab as i havent had a chance yet. Usable weight is a bit low but i guess its hard to get everything.

You should be able to find everything in the ersa, hawks often fly around the airport and Q-link and virgin can be a bit of a pain but everything else is pretty straight forward.

Already done XC endorsement and eventually i will do tail dragger and low level endorsement. Hopefuly i can purchase an aircraft with the next year or two. Looking for an overwing with good perfomance and good STOL as well. Would love a foxbat A32 but bit out of my price range at the moment.

Yes thats right. Did my RPC in emerald. How are you finding the jab?

Dont own my own aircraft as I finished my RAAUS licence a couple of months ago but trained in a FK9 and foxbat A22.

Hi all