The SPORT 2000 - Australian LightWing - 2 Seat 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 RA-Aus registration. Features of The GR SPORT Range include engine and propellor options, heliview features, glass cockpit and navigational equipment, as well as interior style, and endless options for your paintwork and exterior design.

 

Sport 2000

 

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

 

Red SPORT

 

The 2-Seat GR-912 Tail Wheel LightWing

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

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.

 

Sport LightWing

 

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

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.

 

Configurations

 

Aircraft Title
Power Plant
Seats
Wing
UnderCarriage
Wingspan
Cockpit Width
SPORT 2000

GR 912

2 Seat

High Wing

Nose Wheel

9.5M

1.06M

GR 912

GR 912 uls

2 Seat

High Wing

Tail Wheel

9.5M

1.06M

GR 912-s

Gr 912-s

2 Seat

High Wing

Tail Wheel

9.5M

1.06M

 

Performance
Aircraft Title
Range
Cruise
Load
SPORT 2000

3.2hrs

85kts

600kgs

GR 912

3.2hrs

85kts

600kgs

GR 912-s

3.2hrs

85kts

600kgs

 

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GR 582 Amphibious LightWing - 2-Seat High Wing

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

 

Amphibious

 

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 colour scheme and add a personalised name to your aircraft. Ask for a colour chart when placing your order.

Also, nose wheel floats are available with our new Quad Tunnel design.

 

Float Plane

 

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 $1500 P/A - Ask Howie for a quote.

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

 

Specifications

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Aircraft Title
Features
Power Plant
Seats
Wing
Undercarriage
Wingspan
Cockpit Width
SPEED 2000

Glass Cockpit & VIP Prop

912 s

2 seat

Low wing

Nose/Tail Wheel

8.7M

1.15M

SPEED 4000

Glass Cockpit & VIP Prop

Lycombing, Superior, Continental.

4 seat

Low Wing

Nose/Tail Wheel

8.7M

1.15M

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

 

High Wing Range
             
SPORT 2000

Heli View

GR 912

2 Seat

High Wing

Nose Wheel

9.5M

1.06M

GR 912

Perfect Farm aircraft

GR 912 80hp

2 Seat

High Wing

Tail Wheel

9.5M

1.06M

GR 912-s

Perfect for Training & Commuting

Gr 912-s 100hp

2 Seat

High Wing

Tail Wheel

9.5M

1.06M

GR 582

Short Take-off

2 Stroke

2 Seat

High Wing

Tail Wheel

9.5M

1.06M

GR 582

Amphibious (Floats with wheels)

Rotax 582

2 Seat

High Wing

Tail Wheel

9.5M

1.06M

GR 582

Float Plane

Rotax 582

2 Seat

High Wing

Tail Wheel

9.5M

1.06M

Single Seat Range
             
Pocket Rocket

Enclosed single seat Aircraft

Rotax 582, 2 stroke

1 Seat or tandem

High Wing

Tail Wheel

7.3M

1.06M

912 Pocket Rocket XP

 

Wider cockpit

Gr 912

1 Seat or tandem

High Wing

Tail Wheel

7.3M

1.06M

PR Bipe - BiPlane

 

Bi Plane

Rotax 582/912/912-s

1 Seat

High & Low Wing

 

Tail Wheel

-

1.06M

PR Breeze

Open Cockpit. Very economical. Perfect Starters Aircraft

Rotax 582/912/912-s

1 Seat

High Wing

Tail Wheel

7.3M

1.06M

 

 

 

 


Configurations

Aircraft Options

Seating Options

Power Plant Options

Under carriage Options

 
Specifications

 

Registration Options:

 

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 aircraft.

Please visit the RA-Aus website for specific details on registration ~ www.auf.asn.au

 

 

Innovative Products:

Glass Cockpit

Variable Pitch Propellor

Nose Wheel / Tail Wheel

 

 

Testimonials:

 

The SPORT 2000


Peter says the use of the LightWing on his 100,000 ha property at Bourke halved the wear on his 4WD and also cut to quarter the time taken to find and move stock.

 

Peter's back gate was a three-hour drive in his Toyota (oh what a feeling) or a 20-minute flight in the Australian LightWing (oh what a better feeling!)

 

 

Downloads:
Download a brochure of our aircraft

Download Specification sheets

Download an application to study with us

 

Australian LightWing Pilot Accessories -

Head sets, Wind Jackets, Fuel Bladders, Caps, Mugs and much more!