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Australian LightWing Aircraft Range - Fully Built Aircraft

 

 

 

 

 

 

Listed to the right is our entire range of high and low wing aircraft. On this website, you will find information about our complete range of Kit and Fully Built High Wing Aircraft. To find out more about the SPEED Range (Low Wing aircraft), please visit the ALW SPEED. If you have any further questions or suggestions for our website, please drop us an email or give us a call. We are always happy to hear your thoughts.

For a quick overview of specifications for ALL ALW Aircraft, please click Here!

Questions? Check out our frequently asked questions

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Our High Wing Range of Two Seat Australian LightWing Sports Aircraft

The Hughes Group of Companies has been producing a range of highly respected and admired high wing aircraft since 1986. There are many configurations available to suit your aviation needs. Whether you require aircraft for flight training, business requirements, traversing your outback property or for leisure, we are happy to help you design your perfect aircraft with the Australian LightWing expertise.

Our fully built aircraft are certificated to the LSA standard and can carry either VH or RAAus registration. Check out our engine and propellor options, heliview features, glass cockpit and naviagational equipment, as well as interior style and endless options for your paintwork and exterior design.

90% of our factory built aircraft are registered with the Australian Ultralight Federation, this is a great group of sports aviation enthusiasts and can be found at www.auf.asm.au. You can also VH- register your aircraft with CASA fully built or kit built. Please visit the RAAus website for specific details on registration ~ www.auf.asn.au/index.html.

ALSO ... Our aircraft are used in some of Australia's leading flying schools and by some of Australia's most successful farmers.

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The 2 Seat GR-912 Tail Wheel LightWing

ALW SPORT 2000 & GR-912 Specifications (view/dowload .pdf)

In both the tailwheel version (the GR-912) and the nose-wheel version, the ALW SPORT 2000 is a super user friendly high wing monoplane. Construction consists of a riveted alloy wing partly covered with aircraft fabric (part alloy) combined with a welded light weight steel fuselage also part composite, part fabric covered. The welded steel fuselage provides a high degree of protection in the event of an accident while the slow stall speed (35 kts) reduces momentum adding to safety.

Economical Cruise Speed is 75 kts for both aircraft and a maximum cruise speed is 85 kts.

Range is a little over 3 hours with 2 wing mounted fuel tanks of 30 l each. Both the SPORT 2000 and the GR-912 are designed to meet some of the highest standards in the world,

Aircraft Title	Features	Power Plant	Seats	Wing	Undercarriage	Wingspan	Cockpit Width	Range	Cruise	Load
SPORT 2000	Heli View	GR 912	2 Seat	High Wing	Nose Wheel	9.5M	1.06M	3.2hrs	85kts	600kgs
GR 912		GR 912 uls	2 Seat	High Wing	Tail Wheel	9.5M	1.06M	3.2hrs	85kts	600kgs
GR 912-s		Gr 912-s	2 Seat	High Wing	Tail Wheel	9.5M	1.06M	3.2hrs	85kts	600kgs

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Peter says the use of the LightWing on his 100,000 his property at Bourke (pictured left), halved the wear on his 4WD and also cut to 1/4 the time taken to find and move stock. Peter's back gate was a 3 hour drive in his Toyota (oh what a feeling) or a 20 minute flight in the LightWing (oh what a better feeling !)

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GR 582 Amphibious LightWing - 2 Seats High Wing

The Amphibious LightWing is an aircraft with retractable wheels fitted inside the floats.

GR 582 Float Plane - 2 Seat.

The Float plane features floats only - no retractable wheels.

	The small vertical helicopter style dash and added forward windows were added to the Australian LightWing to provide extra forward visibility for aerial inspection. We call it the 'Heliview' Cockpit.
	Floats and Amphibious floats are available for LSA approved aircraft and we can custom design your own unique color scheme and add a personalized name to your aircraft. Ask for a color chart when placing your order. Also, nose wheel floats are available with our new Quad Tunnel design.

Insurance for our aircraft is not a problem and can be obtained in Australia through Chamberlains or the Aviation Underwriting Pool for as little as $1,500 P/A - Ask Howie for a quote.

Premium funding insurance makes it easier as the annual premium can be paid in monthly installments.

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Australian LightWing Kit Built Aircraft

 

 

 

 

 

The entire Australian LightWing Range is available as a kit. Please contact us for more information on the perfect kit aircraft for you! You can order a video or information on all you need to know about making your aircraft, and also the directional videos you will use whilst it is under construction. Please email your order to al@spot.com.au

GR-912 & The ALW SPORT 2000 KIT

Both the GR-912 & The ALW SPORT 2000, fitted with either the 2 or 4 stroke engine, can be built in the Home-built category from the ALW Kit or from a Quick Build Kit.

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The Australian LightWing Pocket Rocket PR - XP

The LightWing Pocket Rocket has been specifically designed for the discerning sports aircraft pilot who requires a comfortable, short field performance aircraft offering a cruise of about 80kts and slow stall of less than 45kts. The PR can be fitted with outVIP prop further increasing it's performance. The PR is available as an LSA certified aircraft or as a kit.

The new 2 seat PR-XP features a wider (7cm) cockpit and roomier rear seat. Also, heat formed doors and windscreen, the PR-XP is a very responsive, economical aircraft, estimated build time between 250 and 400 hours depending on the kit selected.

Aircraft Title	Features	Power Plant	Seats	Wing	Undercarriage	Wingspan	Cockpit Width	Range	Cruise	Load
Pocket Rocket	(1 or 2 Seat Tandem)	Rotax 582, 2 stroke	1 seat	High Wing	Tail Wheel	7.3 Metres	1.06M	3.2hrs	80kts	300kgs
912 Pocket Rocket	(1 or 2 Seat Tandem)	Gr 912	1 seat	High Wing	Tail Wheel	7.3 Metres	1.06M	3.2hrs	80kts	300kgs
PR Bipe - BiPlane	1 (or 2 Seat Tandem)	Rotax 582/912/912-s	1 Seat	High & Low Wing	Tail Wheel	-	1.06M	3hrs	80kts	300kgs
PR Breeze	Kit Only (1 or 2 seat Tandem)	Rotax 582/912/912-s	1 Seat	High Wing	Tail Wheel	7.3 Metres	1.06M	3.2hrs	80kts	300kgs

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The Australian LightWing PR BREEZE Kit The Australian LightWing PR Specifications (view/download .pdf)

From Spinner to tail wheel, every component has been designed with safety, economy and high speed construction in mind. The welded steel pilot protection cage has made The Australian LightWing the safest in it's class. The cabin layout provides excellent all-round visibility and weather protection.

The PR Breeze is an open aircraft, for the pilot that likes the feel of the wind in his or her hair. it can be built as a one or two seater with a build time of less than 300 hours. Its apprearance is the same as the aircraft shown above however, the aircraft has no rear fuselage covering.

The wing construction features a unique and massive 4" diameter high tensile aluminum tubular main spar, fiberglass ribs slide on to self align. This ingenious system enables the wing kit to be framed up in a day. The Rotax 912 is the optional power plant, adding extra reliability and fuel economy.

Please contact us for details of the NEW PR-Breeze, a single seat version of the PR-582.

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PR Bi Plane Kit

Designed and manufactured by Australian LightWing as a KIT aircraft, the first PR-Bipe was test flown on Sat 10 July 2004. The aircraft was completed by Eddie Sieve in Sydney's Northern suburbs, the aircraft was flown at Cessnock NSW.

The Bipe is a pleasure to fly with ultra responsive controls and is ideally suited to positive G aerobatics the second seat can carry up to an 85 kg passenger or baggage. The aircraft shown above is powered by the Jabiru 4 Cyl 4 stroke engine. The PR-Bipe is a derivative of the PR-582, this superb aircraft can be fitted with either the Rotax 582, the 912 or the 912-s.

The ALW Bipe Wing span is reduced to 6m. The aircraft can be built with a fully enclosed cockpit seating two. An open configuration Bipe can be made to order. The aircraft is available as a kit or a quick build kit and is suitable for either AUF or Experimental registration where aerobatics are approved by the manufacturer.

More Bipe Photos. For more information on this LightWing Kit please Contact Us

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THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME................. INTRODUCING THE ALW SP-6000

Construction: Fuselage carbon fiber epoxy composite
Wings: 6061T6 aluminum
Control surfaces: "S" glass Laminates
Engines: 2 x Rotamax 2 cyl Turbo rotary engines or 2 x Rotax 914 (4 seat only)
Navigation systems: ALW Glass cockpit, Trutrac Autopilot.
Design and manufacturer: Hughes Group Ballina
Registration: Experimental
Available: 2009 Please register your interest now. Contact al@spot.com.au
Kit or super advanced kit prices on application.

Factory builder assistance available.

A range of engines can be fitted to this aircraft including auto conversions such as the 2-cyl Mazda rotary ranges; also, we anticipate that Air Gyros 2 cyl turbo rotary engine will suit the airframe well when these engines become available. The airframe is planned to be very flexible with the ability to produce the aircraft as a single turbine engine with either high or low wing configuration.

Haven't you always wanted to make yourself a cuppa or just get up and stretch your legs whilst you are flying? well now you can, the SP-6000 fuselage is 1.5m in diameter. With 4 seats, a small galley with a food warmer can be fitted in the rear left of the cabin and a toilet on the right, the SP-6000 will have 1000 nm range so this will be a valuable feature on long trips.

Pressurized? .... Perhaps in the future, till then carry oxygen at altitude. With 2 Rotax engines, 4 seats will be an option and with 200 hp available at 15,000 ft with the 914 engine an acceptable cruise and range will be achieved, the Rotax powered version will be built a little lighter than the same airframe carrying 2 x 200 hp engines.

WATCH THIS SPACE !!!!!!!!!!

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Hughes Engineering have manufactured over 160 Australian LightWing's over the past 20 years. Around 25% of these have been Kit Aircraft. Our Ultralights are spread all over Australia, with happy owners building their aircrafts in homes, garages and sheds as hobbies, side projects and life long dreams.

Hughes Engineering offers complete customer support and supplies. We are contactable seven days a week and pride ourselves on our efficeint and helpful advice and service on all aspects our aircraft. From the very first tool you will require to choosing your paint scheme.

We are Proudly Australian Made and our Safety record speaks for itself. For more information on any of our kit aircraft, or feedback on the information supplied, please contact us.

Australian LightWing Aircraft Comparison

Aircraft Title	Features	Power Plant	Seats	Wing	Undercarriage	Wingspan	Cockpit Width	Range	Cruise	Load
SPEED 2000	Glass Cockpit & VIP Prop	912 s	2 seat	Low wing	Nose/Tail Wheel	8.7Metres	1.15M	5 Hrs	115kts	202kgs
SPEED 4000	Glass Cockpit & VIP Prop	Lycombing, Superior, Continental.	4 seat	Low Wing	Nose/Tail Wheel	8.7 M	1.15M	6 Hrs	155kts	500kgs
SPEED 6000	Glass Cockpit, Trutrac Autopilot.	Supermarine V6, Supermarine V8 or Io360 Lycombing or Turbine	6 seat	Low Wing	Tail Wheel	Please Visit the SP6000 Website for more Info
Aircraft Title	Features	Power Plant	Seats	Wing	Undercarriage	Wingspan	Cockpit Width	Range	Cruise	Load
SPORT 2000	Heli View	GR 912	2 Seat	High Wing	Nose Wheel	9.5M	1.06M	3.2hrs	85kts	600kgs
GR 912	Perfect Farm aircraft	GR 912 80hp	2 Seat	High Wing	Tail Wheel	9.5M	1.06M	3.2hrs	85kts	600kgs
GR 912-s	Perfect for Training & Commuting	Gr 912-s 100hp	2 Seat	High Wing	Tail Wheel	9.5M	1.06M	3.2hrs	85kts	600kgs
GR 582	Short Takeoff	2 Stroke	2 Seat	High Wing	Tail Wheel	9.5M	1.06M	3hrs	70kts	350kgs
GR 582	Amphibious (Floats with wheels)	Rotax 582	2 Seats	High Wing	Tail Wheel	9.5M	1.06M	3hrs	70kts	350kgs
GR 582	Float Plane	Rotax 582	2 Seat	High Wing	Tail Wheel	9.5M	1.06M	3hrs	70kts	350kgs
Pocket Rocket	Enclosed single seat Aircraft	Rotax 582, 2 stroke	1 seat or tandem	High Wing	Tail Wheel	7.3 Metres	1.06M	3.2hrs	80kts	300kgs
912 Pocket Rocket XP	Wider cockpit	Gr 912	1 seat or tandem	High Wing	Tail Wheel	7.3 Metres	1.06M	3.2hrs	95kts	300kgs
PR Bipe - BiPlane	Bi Plane	Rotax 582/912/912-s	1 Seat	High & Low Wing	Tail Wheel	-	1.06M	3hrs	80kts	300kgs
PR Breeze	Open Cockpit. Very economical. Perfect Starters Aircraft	Rotax 582/912/912-s	1 Seat	High Wing	Tail Wheel	7.3 Metres	1.06M	3.2hrs	80kts	300kgs

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ALW Frequently Asked Questions:

Cruise

Takeoff Roll / Landing Performance

Endurance

Fuel

Consumption

Materials / Construction

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Cruise

Aircraft Title	Cruise
SPEED 2000	115kts
SPEED 4000	155kts
SPEED 6000	-
SPORT 2000	85kts
GR 912	85kts
GR 912-s	85kts
GR 582	70kts
GR 582	70kts
GR 582	70kts
Pocket Rocket	80kts
912 Pocket Rocket XP	95kts
PR Bipe - BiPlane	80kts
PR Breeze	80kts

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Takeoff Roll / Landing Performance

Aircraft Title	Take Off Roll Performance
	Takeoff roll to clear 50ft (15.25m) @ ISA conditions
SPEED 2000	600m
SPEED 4000	600m
SPEED 6000	-
SPORT 2000	300m
GR 912	300m
GR 912-s	300m
GR 582	-
GR 582	-
GR 582	-
Pocket Rocket	300m
912 Pocket Rocket XP	300m
PR Bipe - BiPlane	300m
PR Breeze	300m

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Endurance

Aircraft Title	Range
SPEED 2000	5 Hrs
SPEED 4000	6 Hrs
SPEED 6000	-
SPORT 2000	3.2hrs
GR 912	3.2hrs
GR 912-s	3.2hrs
GR 582	3hrs
GR 582	3hrs
GR 582	3hrs
Pocket Rocket	3.2hrs
912 Pocket Rocket XP	3.2hrs
PR Bipe - BiPlane	3hrs
PR Breeze	3.2hrs

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Fuel Consumption

Aircraft Title	Fuel Consumption
SPEED 2000	16-20 Litres/Hr
SPEED 4000	6 Hrs
SPEED 6000	-
SPORT 2000	16-20 Litres/Hr
GR 912	16-20 Litres/Hr
GR 912-s	16-20 Litres/Hr
GR 582	3hrs
GR 582	3hrs
GR 582	3hrs
Pocket Rocket	3.2hrs
912 Pocket Rocket XP	3.2hrs
PR Bipe - BiPlane	3hrs
PR Breeze	3.2hrs

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Materials and Construction

Quality structurally tested welded aircraft grade chrome moly steel frame

Aluminumun construction box section wings

Non structural composite fuselage. Able to be painted as you choose.

Structurally molded epoxy flying control surcfaces

All controls are mass balanced and aerodynamically balanced for added control of stick forces and light stick control pressure

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