Welcome to the Australian LightWing Website

May 2008 

Australian LightWing SPEED 2000

Shown above, The SP-2000 at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport.

Shown below, three SP-2000's. Peter Frith flew in on Wed 14/11/07 so we took the opportunity to include George Jennings aircraft (closest to the camera) just after its first flight, and our prototype in the picture, Peter's aircraft is in the middle. Thanks to Peter for the opportunity to get this great picture taken by Shelly.

This range of aircraft enters the Australian and US  aviation marketplace backed by 21 years of engineering and design experience at Hughes Engineering. Our range of aircraft are amongst the safest Australia has to offer and now we would like to introduce you to the New SPEED Range of two, four  and six seat aircraft.
Check out our latest review in Farm Online : The Land

 

The instrument area has a shaded hood over to reduce glare particularly on the optional 10" LCD touch screen, a Lowrance Airmap GPS can be seen on the middle of the console, below this, the central lower console which houses the throttle and elevator trim wheel and optional Prop pitch control  and fuel selection system.

At the base of the console, a large storage tray is provided. Side sticks are located to the pilots left and passengers right and upholstered side panels, roof and rear molded  panels, combine with the high back leather trimmed seats to give the SP-2000 the most comfortable and functional interior in its class.  Both seats and rudder pedals are in-flight adjustable, toe brakes are optional on the passenger seat rudder pedals.
Above the pilots head, a console in the roof contains ignition switches, electrical switches and fuses, a cabin light and the engine hour meter.

Four fresh air vents provide cool air to pilots and passengers face while lower vents cool the area below the dashboard, Cabin heat is provided by a variable vent located on the lower corner of the firewall. four point harnesses are standard.

The development of our new range of low wing aircraft, the ALW SPEED Range or SP-2000 and SP-4000 is progressing well with the first run of seven production aircraft being completed between mid and late 2007.

We welcome Don  and Nate Oldham and their company AirGyro as our US distributor. Don visited our factory in early 2007 and placed forward orders for both our two seat LSA Certified SP2000 and also our four seat kit aircraft. These are to be fitted with Don's new one and two cylinder rotary engines, so WATCH THIS SPACE for some of the most exciting developments in light aviation propulsion to be seen this decade...

If we are building your aircraft, click here on the "Diary Page" for an update on progress.
 

How's this for a great deal?!

LightWing cap, ALW aviation headsets, (2 plug) a pair of LightWing gloves ( a real asset if you ever have to prop start your aircraft) and a pair of "Aviator" sunnies all for $149.00 inc GST + Postage.

From all the Team at Australian LightWing, we welcome you to our web-page.

We hope you enjoy your visit.

 

 
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 which is ample for, well not quite standing up but....

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.

Shown Left, Michael Kopmanhorst and the front of the SP-6000, Mike has spent the last few months  with us  both designing and shaping the SP-6000 fuselage.

 

 

Red's Affordable Flying School has a new website so you can learn all about what's involved in learning to fly and how

Red's Affordable Flying School

will help you to take to the sky!

So jump over to http://www.rafsballina.com/ and take a look!

 

Suzuki Engine

Meet our newest friend, "Suzi"!, seen here with Nick Hughes, an older friend !

"Suzi" is a 1.3L  turbo charged fuel injected computer managed all alloy Suzuki blocked engine with a 2 to 1 gearbox, producing up to 180hp. This engine has been developed primarily for the SPEED SP-2000 and SP-4000  aircraft though its use in our extended high wing GR- range would add flexibility and carrying capacity not to mention the ability to carry four seats and / or floats.

 

The beauty of this engine is in its wide power range, it is envisaged that a gate on the throttle will permit an emergency maximum horsepower of up to 200  to be achieved.

The engines main application will be in the E-LSA SPEED and it will available in two configurations, for the two seat SPEED and for the SP 4000 or the four seat SPEED.

The engine is budget priced at $14,000 and we anticipate it will be popular with kit builders.

The "Suzi" fitted to the SP4000

Although the "Suzi" is not a heavy engine, an extended engine cowl will be developed mounting the engine or prop flange about 1.1 meters from the firewall. Engine weight is comparable to the Rotax 912 range

 

The "Suzi" fitted to the SP2000-E

Fitted to the two seat experimentally registered LSA SPEED, this engine will give outstanding performance with a climb rate estimated in excess of 1,200 ft a min and a top speed at 15,000 feet in excess of 145kts. The "Suzi" combines automotive power and fuel economy with ease of maintenance and automotive reliability.

 

Coming to visit our area ?
here are some opinions, reviews, news and other .....
The students of Rosebank Primary school visited LightWing, pictured here in front of the SPEED prototype, we give each student a sample of aircraft material and usually make some paper planes, we like to involve the children in the tour with a few games etc.
If your school primary, secondary or Tafe would like to visit  our factory, you will be most welcome, we try to make our factory tours fun and interesting, contact us on 0266 868658 to arrange a time.
Pre-Loved LightWing Aircraft for Sale

We currently have 2  GR-912 tail-draggers.

1. Owned by Ballina High School, it has 1,800  hours, registration is 25-1827 and is in average condition. Painted white and blue, it is for sale by tender, please send your offer to Australian LightWing attention  Ballina High aircraft tender, email al@spot.com.au  

Call us and we will send you some details and a  photo. The aircraft can be viewed at Ballina Airport by appointment only, 

Tenders will close April 08.   Call 0266 868658

2. GR-912 tail-dragger hours about 1000, white and blue. Price $47,900 condition is good. contact Howie or Nick at al@spot.com.au
 

 

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