The two-seated Jabiru was made available to flying club members in November 2010 to satisfy the growing number and needs of RA-Aus (recreational pilots) around the Eyre Peninsula as the Piper Archer II (VH-DRG) owned by the club was not classed as a sport aircraft and therefore was unable to be flown by RA-Aus pilots. It’s high wing design is fantastic for sight-seeing, the aircraft is also relatively inexpensive to fuel and operate.
Hire Cost: $120 per hour (includes fuel)
Hire Conditions:
To hire this aircraft you must meet all criteria listed below:
- Be an active and financial member of the Port Lincoln Flying Club.
- Hold a current Recreational Pilot’s Certificate.
- Have atleast 20 hours of solo flight time in any other aircraft.
- Complete a familiarisation flight in the Jabiru with another club appointed pilot.
- Carry a current ASIC Card.
- Clean, refuel and general preperation for the next pilot to do pre-flight checks, push-out and fly.
Photos
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- Jabiru J160C Parked In The Hangar
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- Jabiru J160C Cockpit
Specifications:
| Engine: Jabiru 2200B – 2200cc 80hp (60kW), 4 cylinder, 4 stroke | Climb Rate (sea level) Gross: 667 ft/m |
| Propeller: 2 Blade Fixed Pitch, Wooden/Composite | Service Ceiling: 10,000 ft |
| Height: 2300 mm | Take Off Distance (Ground Roll): 210 m |
| Length: 5775 mm | Landing Distance – (Ground Roll): 238 m |
| Wing Span: 8,120 mm | Fuel Capacity: 135 L |
| Seats: 2 | Fuel Consumption at Cruise: 13 L/hr |
| Range (at Max Range Speed): 1030 nm | |
| Speeds (KIAS) | Empty Weight: 300 kg (661 lbs) |
| VNE (Never Exceed): 140 kts | Useable Load: 240 kg (529 lbs) |
| VA (Max. Manoeuvre): 102 kts | Gross Weight (MTOW): 540kg (1188 lbs) |
