Learn to fly in a Foxbat

You can now learn to fly in a Foxbat at the following places:

Smithton, TAS - call Llyoyd Kay, CFI, on 03 6452 2079

Port Macquarie, NSW - contact the Hastings & District Flying Club via their website on www.hdfc.com.au

Ballina, NSW - Contact John Gardon, CFI, on 0412 834 225

Dunwich/Jacobs Well, QLD - contact Nick Sigley, CFI, on 0421 821 654

Happy flying!

LSA Foxbat is on the way!

Looking for an unbeatable PPL or RAAus trainer?
Want a mustering aircraft with fantastic performance & safety?
Or just after a great plane for sheer flying pleasure?

Look at the new LSA Foxbat:
All the great features of the original:
- astonishing Very-STOL performance
- very safe & gentle stall under 30 kts
- easy slow speed handling
- 100 kts TAS cruise
- fantastic view out

PLUS!

The Foxbat LSA has new weight limits:
- MTOW 544 kgs
- empty weight 270 kgs
- 274 kgs carrying capacityThe Foxbat LSA can be:
- registered with RAAus (24-) or CASA (VH-)
- used for pilot training (RAAus or PPL)
- used for glider towing







New options include twin control yokes + centre throttle & brake, which we believe is a unique first for a recreational aircraft in Australia!

Other options include:
- in-flight adjustable prop
- NIGHT VFR equipment
- TruTrack 2-axis autopilot
- Garmin GPS 296 in AirGizmo mount
- BRS ballistic rescue system
- Full amphibious float system (early 2008)
- Glider-tow hook (early 2008)
- 3 extra colours ? green, dark blue & black

The Foxbat LSA standard includes:
Rotax 912ULS (100hp) engine with slipper clutch, on-ground adjustable carbon fibre 3-blade prop with nickel leading edges, chrome spinner, radio/intercom, Dynon FlightDEK D180 EFIS/EIS with b/u analogue instruments, LED strobes & navigation lights, landing light, BRS rescue system pre-installation, wheel spats, centre stick or twin yokes, GA-quality engine & instrument installation, 12v panel power point.

Call Peter on 0413 900 892 NOW to reserve a production slot
(The current models of the Foxbat will remain in production)

First SportStar with 'glass' cockpit delivered!

The first SportStar with an all 'glass' panel is now flying in Australia. The panel has 2 Dynon screens - the EFIS D100 and the EMS D120.

These screens are linked so that information on each can be shown on the other. Apart from the usual parameters like ASI, height and VSI, the EFIS screen also shows an artificial horizon, direction gyro, TAS (via an OAT) and G-meter readings. The EMS screen shows all the usual engine readings, plus fuel flow details from either or both tanks.

A useful addition is the connection of the big AvMap EKP GPS screen (top centre in the photo) into the EFIS, effectively providing a VOR readout on the Dynon screen.

There are back up analogue gauges for ASI, altitude, a slip ball and a magnetic compass.

This is easily the most comprehensive instrument panel installed so far in a SportStar!

SilverWing sales exceed 60 aircraft

We are very pleased to announce that SilverWing aircraft sales - SportStar and Foxbat combined - exceeded 60 during May this year. The split between the SportStar and Foxbat is roughly 50:50. The SportStar has attracted mainly flying school buyers, with over half of them on the VH-register. Foxbats go mainly to private buyers, although there are some on training line. The new Foxbat LSA has already attracted 4 customers, 3 of them choosing the no-cost optional twin control yoke configuration.