AUSTRALIAN LIGHTWING
LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT
GR LSA
LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT
HIGH WING
TAIL DRAGGER
FACTORY BUILT
POCKET ROCKET
ULTRALIGHT
HIGH WING
TAIL DRAGGER
FACTORY BUILT
SP 2000
SP RANGE
LOW WING
NOSE WHEEL or TAIL DRAGGER
FACTORY BUILT
SPORT 2000
LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT
HIGH WING / NOSE WHEEL
FACTORY BUILT or KIT
GR 582
GR RANGE
HIGH WING
Optional Amphibian or Floats
FACTORY BUILT or KIT
GR 912
GR RANGE
HIGH WING
NOSE WHEEL or TAIL DRAGGER
FACTORY BUILT or KIT
Safety is the prominent feature in our airframe and aircraft design.
We offer the highest quality in our components, service and accessories.
The Australian LightWing’s sleek body and flying surfaces have been designed with style, class and exceptional aerodynamics in mind; from the performance-enhancing body curves to our Australian LightWing tail section. The Australian LightWing Range of Aircraft are completely Australian made, with complete backup, friendly service and quick repair.
The track record of our aircraft and design principles go back almost three decades and the way we design and build our aircraft definitely contributes to our safety record. The combination of aluminium wings and a welded steel safety frame that encloses the pilots in a protective cocoon is unmatched in the industry.
The ALW SP2000
Low Wing / Nose Wheel Configutation
Two Seat
Options for Four Seat or extra baggage
Speed and Range
Cruise Speed: 100 Knots
Range: 5 hrs/500nm @100 knots
Features
VIP – Variable Inflight Pitch Propellor
Leather Upholstery
The Australian LightWing SP2000
The Australian LightWing’s sleek body and flying surfaces have been designed with style, class and exceptional aerodynamics in mind. From the performance-enhancing body curves to our signature Australian LightWing tail section.
The SP Range is available in various configurations, from the lightweight RA-Aus register-able SP 2000-S (nose wheel or tail wheel) 4-seat SP4000 (nose wheel only) KIT Aircraft.
Safety is the prominent feature in our airframe and aircraft design. We offer the highest quality in our components, back up, service and accessories.
The track record of our aircraft and design principles go back twenty-six years and our record is near-perfect in terms of serious accidents. Sure, you could say that perhaps only conservative pilots fly Australian LightWing aircraft, but the way we design and build our aircraft definitely contributes to our record. The combination of aluminium wings and a welded steel safety frame that encloses the pilots in a protective cocoon is unmatched in the industry.
Construction:
In both the SP2000 and SP4000 both you and your passengers are surrounded by an ultra strong and fully welded steel safety frame, providing roll-over protection and an ultra rigid, aerodynamic platform, that is capable of loads way beyond that which you will experience in flight. The exterior control surface of the SP2000 is a welded steel fuselage with a non structural composite body, and the wings are full aluminium construction with composite control surfaces.
We currently have two fully built Factory Demonstrator SP2000 (two seat, Nose wheel aircraft) in stock and available for immediate sale. Contact Us Now!
We have TWO incredible SP4000 Kit aircraft available for your home building project Contact Us now to get your project started.
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Four Great Reasons to Purchase a SP-2000 or a SP-4000:
Safety: Our major point of difference over our competitors is the safety of our SP airframe. In the SP2000 or SP4000, both you and your passengers are surrounded by an ultra strong and fully welded steel safety frame providing roll-over protection and an ultra rigid aerodynamic platform that is capable of loads way beyond that which you will experience in flight.
Style: We believe the SP styling is beyond industry standard; sure, a bubble-type canopy looks a little more hi-tech or sporty, but our gull wing doors and sleek windscreen, combined with our cockpit’s interior lining, gives the SP2000 and SP4000 the feel of a much more expensive GA aircraft. Not to mention the sun protection and optimal cockpit temperatures if you spend a lot of time in the sky!
Performance: With a large roomy aircraft like the SP2000 or SP4000, we cruise at 115 to 118 kts at 75% power with the Rotax 100 hp (28” MAP or 5,200 rpm) using less than 20L/hr of mogas, (the SP-4000 will give you similar performance), but open the throttle on an IO-360 Lycoming and we estimate a cruise of 150 kts will be achieved using about 30 to 35 l/hr.
Registration: Applicable to the 2 seat SP2000, this aircraft, built as a kit; can be approved in the LSA Commercial Category so commercial flight training can be carried out with either VH or RAAus schools. (conditions apply).
In the long term, this translates to a way better re-sale value.
SP 2000 & SP 2000 TD SPECIFICATIONS
Configurations
| Aircraft: | SP 2000 | SP 2000 TD |
| UNDERCARRIAGE | NOSE WHEEL | TAIL DRAGGER (TD) |
| FEATURES | Glass Cockpit & VIP Prop | |
| POWER PLANT | ROTAX 912 s | ROTAX 914 |
| SEATING | 2 Seat | |
| WING CONFIGURATION | Low Wing | |
| WING SPAN | 8 Metres / 26.7 ft | |
| COCKPIT WIDTH | 1.15 Metres / 3.10 ft |
Aircraft Dimensions
| Aircraft: | SP 2000 & SP 2000 TD |
| WING SPAN | 8 metres / 26.7 ft |
| WING CORD | 1.45 metres / 4.9 ft |
| WING AREA | 11.6 Metres Sq. |
| AIRCRAFT LENGTH | 6.5 metres / 21.6 ft |
| CABIN WIDTH | 1.15 Metres |
| CABIN HEIGHT | 1.01 metres / 3.10 ft |
Performance
| Aircraft: | SP 2000 & SP 2000 TD |
| TAKEOFF 50′ OBJECT (TAKE OFF ROLL TO CLEAR 50 FT @ISA CONDITIONS) | 500m /1,500 ft |
| CLIMB RATE | 700ft/min |
| STALL SPEED (FULL FLAPS) | 40 knots |
| CRUISE | 100 knots |
| ENDURANCE | 5 Hours/500nm @ average cruise -100 kts |
| FUEL CONSUMPTION | 14-20 Litres per hour |
Weights
| Aircraft: | SP 2000 + SP 2000 TD |
| MAX GROSS WEIGHT | 600 kgs / 1,322 lb |
| STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT | 398 kgs / 870 lb |
| USEFUL LOAD (PAYLOAD) | 202 kgs / 451lb |
| USABLE FUEL CAPACITY | 118 L / 31.7 gallons |
| FULL FUEL | 120 L Wing Tanks |
THE AUSTRALIAN LIGHTWING GR LSA AIRCRAFT
The ALW GR LSA
High Wing / Tail Wheel Configurtation
Two Seat
Options for VIP Prop or extra baggage
Speed and Range
Cruise Speed: 75 Knots
Range: 5 hrs @75 knots
Features
Variable Inflight Pitch Propellor
Leather Upholstery
The Australian LightWing GR LSA
The Australian LightWing’s GR-LSA Aircraft combines the design features of our Australian Work Horse – The SPORT 2000, with the larger fuselage and cockpit size features of the SP2000. The GR-LSA aircraft is a 2 seat/high wing/tail wheel aircraft – the perfect option for for farm work, surveying and slower, safe flight training; with the added bonus of the larger Australian LightWing SP2000 Pilot Protection Frame. Offering room to move- No need to fold yourself into a shoebox if this is your office in the sky.
The wings of the GR-LSA are a hybrid design, utilising aspects from both the fabric covered wings of the SPORT 2000, and the faster wing section of the SP2000.
Of course, the GR-LSA features the signature Australian LightWing sleek body and flying surfaces, which have been designed with style, class and exceptional aerodynamics in mind.
The GR-LSA Aircraft is available in Nose Wheel or Tail wheel configuration, as are almost all of the LightWing range, with registration as LSA Category or GA Category.
The GR-LSA is available as Factory Built only, at this stage. We have a range of SP4000 Kit’s available if you’re that way inclined.
Safety is the prominent feature in our airframe and aircraft design. We offer the highest quality in our components, back up, service and accessories.
The track record of our aircraft and design principles go back twenty six years and our record is near-perfect in terms of serious accidents. Sure, you could say that perhaps only conservative pilots fly Australian LightWing aircraft, but the way we design and build our aircraft definitely contributes to our record. The combination of aluminium wings and a welded steel safety frame that encloses the pilots in a protective cocoon is unmatched in the industry.
In Australian LightWing Aircraft, both you and your passengers are surrounded by an ultra strong and fully welded steel safety frame tested to 9G crash protection. Providing roll-over protection and an ultra rigid, aerodynamic platform, that is capable of loads way beyond that which you will experience in flight.
GR – LSA SPECIFICATIONS
Configurations
| Aircraft: | GR LSA |
| UNDERCARRIAGE | TAIL WHEEL |
| FEATURES | Glass Cockpit & FIXED PITCH OR VIP PROP |
| POWER PLANT | ROTAX 912 s |
| SEATING | 2 SEAT |
| WING CONFIGURATION | HIGH WING |
| WING SPAN | 9.1 Metres / 29.8 ft |
| COCKPIT WIDTH | 1.15 Metres / 3.7 ft |
Aircraft Dimensions
| Aircraft: | GR LSA |
| WING SPAN | 9.1 metres / 29.85 ft |
| WING CORD | 1.45 metres / 4.9 ft |
| WING AREA | 12.9 Metres Sq. |
| AIRCRAFT LENGTH | 6.5 metres / 21.6 ft |
| CABIN WIDTH | 1.15 Metres / 3.77 ft |
| CABIN HEIGHT | 1.2 metres / 3.9 ft |
Performance
| Aircraft: | GR LSA |
| TAKEOFF 50′ OBJECT (TAKE OFF ROLL TO CLEAR 50 FT @ISA CONDITIONS) | 350m /1,150 ft |
| CLIMB RATE | 800 ft/min |
| STALL SPEED (FULL FLAPS) | 40 knots |
| CRUISE | 80 knots |
| ENDURANCE |
5 Hours/375nm @ average cruise Fixed Pitch Prop: 75 knots. VIP Prop: 85 knots |
| FUEL CONSUMPTION | 14-20 Litres per hour |
Weights
| Aircraft: | GR LSA |
| MAX GROSS WEIGHT | 600 kgs / 1,322 lb |
| STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT | 370 kgs / 815 lb |
| USEFUL LOAD (PAYLOAD) | 230 kgs / 507 lb |
| USABLE FUEL CAPACITY | 105 L / 27 gallons |
| FULL FUEL | 110 L Wing Tanks |
THE AUSTRALIAN LIGHTWING POCKET ROCKET AIRCRAFT
The ALW POCKET ROCKET
High Wing / Tail Wheel Configuration
Single Seat
Options for extra windows and extra baggage
Speed and Range
Cruise Speed: 65 Knots
Range: 4.5 hrs @65 knots
Features
Optional Power Plant: ROTAX 912
Leather Upholstery
The Australian LightWing POCKET ROCKET
The Australian LightWing Pocket Rocket aircraft was designed with the enthusiastic pilot in mind. This is a plane made to Get up and Go! It’s compact design integrates the entire design of the Australian LightWing Aircraft into a small, lightweight, easy to manoeuvre, easy flier. The high wing, heli-view windows and heat-formed acrylic windows as doors offer great visibility for farming, mustering, flight-training or sight-seeing. The cockpit’s framework consists of the Australian LightWIng’s signature pilot protection safety frame which is built to withstand loads way beyond that which you will experience in flight.
PRICE: $17,000 PRICED TO SELL – CALL +61 (2) 6686 8658
The Australian LightWing’s sleek body and flying surfaces have been designed with style, class and exceptional aerodynamics in mind. From the performance-enhancing body curves to our Australian LightWing tail section.
Safety is the prominent feature in our airframe and aircraft design. We offer the highest quality in our components, back up, service and accessories.
POCKET ROCKET SPECIFICATIONS
Configurations
| Aircraft: | POCKET ROCKET |
| UNDERCARRIAGE | TAIL WHEEL |
| FEATURES | SINGLE SEAT |
| POWER PLANT | ROTAX 582 – 2 STROKE |
| SEATING | 1 Seat |
| WING CONFIGURATION | HIGH WING |
| WING SPAN | 7.3 Metres / 23.9 ft |
| COCKPIT WIDTH | 1.06 Metres / 3.4 ft |
Aircraft Dimensions
| Aircraft: | POCKET ROCKET |
| WING SPAN | 7.3 Metres |
| WING CORD | |
| WING AREA | |
| AIRCRAFT LENGTH | 5.6 Metres |
| CABIN WIDTH | 1.06 Metres |
| CABIN HEIGHT |
Performance
| Aircraft: | POCKET ROCKET |
| TAKEOFF 50′ OBJECT (TAKE OFF ROLL TO CLEAR 50 FT @ISA CONDITIONS) | 150-200 metres |
| CLIMB RATE | 600-800 ft per min |
| STALL SPEED (FULL FLAPS) | 25-30 knots |
| CRUISE | 65 KNOTS |
| ENDURANCE | 4.5 Hours |
| FUEL CONSUMPTION | – |
Weights
| Aircraft: | POCKET ROCKET |
| MAX GROSS WEIGHT | |
| STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT | |
| USEFUL LOAD (PAYLOAD) | 300 KGS |
| USABLE FUEL CAPACITY | 58 L |
| FULL FUEL | 60 L |
THE AUSTRALIAN LIGHTWING SPORT 2000 & GR 912 AIRCRAFT
The SPORT 2000 (GR 912)
High Wing / Nose Wheel Configuration
Two Seat
Options for Heli-view windows and extra baggage room
Speed and Range
Cruise Speed: 85 Knots
Range: 3.2 Hours @ 85 Knots
Features
Power Plant: ROTAX 912
Leather Upholstery Interior
The Australian LightWing SPORT 2000 (GR912)
The The SPORT 2000 is stylish, state-of-the-art and attractive. The body is sleek and aerodynamically clean, resulting in less power being used to propel the aircraft, resulting in less fuel burn, longer range and lower operating costs.
Our fully built aircraft are certificated to the LSA standard and can carry either VH or RA-Aus registration. Features of The GR SPORT Range include engine and propellor options, heli-view visibility features and navigational equipment, as well as interior style, and endless options for your paintwork and exterior design.
The Australian LightWing’s sleek body and flying surfaces have been designed with style, class and exceptional aerodynamics in mind. From the performance-enhancing body curves to our Australian LightWing tail section. The Australian LightWing is completely Australian made, with complete backup, friendly service and quick repair. The Hughes Group has been manufacturing aircraft for 25 strong years and boasts
Safety is the prominent feature in our airframe and aircraft design. We offer the highest quality in our components, service and accessories.
In both the tail wheel 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 (35kts) 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 three hours, with two wing-mounted fuel tanks of 30L each. Both the SPORT 2000 and the GR-912 are designed to meet some of the highest standards in the world.
Nick Hughes maintains the fastest backup and parts service possible; we make the parts onsite so it’s simply not possible to be out of stock of any parts, small or large. “Buying Australian” needs to be taught at school if we are to build our Aussie technology base. I don’t believe there is a LightWing internet support group, a sound indication that factory support is 100% effective.
Documentation, our service and flight manuals, make maintenance simple and straight forward.
The Howard Hughes Engineering Company has over 30 years of sound local trading with AAA credit rating and hundreds of happy clients.
The Hughes Group of Companies has been producing a range of 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.
SPORT 2000 / GR 912 SPECIFICATIONS
Configurations
| Aircraft: | SPORT 2000 | GR 912 | GR 912 s | GA 912 | GR 582 |
| UNDERCARRIAGE | NOSE WHEEL | TAIL DRAGGER | TAIL DRAGGER | TAIL DRAGGER | TAIL DRAGGER |
| FEATURES | Leather Upholstery | Two Struts; Longer Wing span; High Lift Wing Section |
Two Struts; Longer Wing span; High Lift Wing Section |
Single Strut; Shorter Wingspan; Faster Wing Section |
2 Stroke. |
| OPTIONS | Heli-View WIndows | Heli-View WIndows | Heli-View WIndows | Heli-View WIndows | Floats or Amphibian Aircraft |
| POWER PLANT | ROTAX 912 (80 hp) 4 Stroke | ROTAX 912 (80 hp) 4 Stroke | ROTAX 912 s (100 hp) 4 Stroke | ROTAX 912 (80 hp) 4 Stroke | ROTAX 582 2 Stroke |
| SEATING | 2 Seat | 2 Seat | 2 Seat | 2 Seat | 2 Seat |
| WING CONFIGURATION | High Wing | High Wing | High Wing | High Wing | High Wing |
| WING SPAN | 8 Metres / 26.7 ft | 8 Metres / 26.7 ft | 8 Metres / 26.7 ft | 8 Metres / 26.7 ft | 8 Metres / 26.7 ft |
| COCKPIT WIDTH | 1.15 Metres / 3.10 ft | 1.15 Metres / 3.10 ft | 1.15 Metres / 3.10 ft | 1.15 Metres / 3.10 ft | 1.15 Metres / 3.10 ft |
Aircraft Dimensions
| Aircraft: | SPORT 2000 & GR 912 (s) |
| WING SPAN | 9.5 Metres |
| WING CORD | 1.5 m / 5 ft |
| WING AREA | 15.35 sq m / 165 sq ft |
| AIRCRAFT LENGTH | 5.58 Metres |
| CABIN WIDTH | 1.06 Metres |
| CABIN HEIGHT | 1.3 Metres |
Performance
| Aircraft: | SPORT 2000 & GR 912 (s) |
| TAKEOFF 50′ OBJECT (TAKE OFF ROLL TO CLEAR 50 FT @ISA CONDITIONS) | 300 m /1,000 ft |
| CLIMB RATE | 850 ft/m |
| STALL SPEED (FULL FLAPS) | 40 kts zero flap / 35 full flap |
| CRUISE | 85 KNOTS |
| ENDURANCE | 3.2 Hours |
| FUEL CONSUMPTION | 16 – 20 Litres/hr |
Weights
| Aircraft: | SPORT 2000 & GR 912 (s) | GR 582 Amphibian/Floats |
| MAX GROSS WEIGHT | 600 kgs | 650 kgs |
| STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT | ||
| USEFUL LOAD (PAYLOAD) | 600 KGS | |
| USABLE FUEL CAPACITY | 98 Litres | |
| FULL FUEL | 100 Litre Tanks |
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