The disk brake system was given an update for the MK3 and MK4 XT912 series aircraft, we’re pleased to announce these are now available for our disk brake fitted Edge XT582 and Edge XT912 series aircraft. The kit can be purchased in several parts which include:

• BRAKE RESERVOIR KIT FOR XT MK2
• BRAKE LINE ASM TYPE 2 BRAIDED
• DISK BRAKE ROTOR

Order from spares@airborne.com.au
Part No: 113322 – Brake Reservoir Kit for XT MK2 Series $65.64 inc GST

Download pdf with full details here.

Ian Rees installed his winglets from factory supplied kit with instructions.
Alternatively Airborne can do the installation for you.
Contact spares@airborne.com.au

Ian testing the winglets on the recent Mega Fauna trip.

Magni celebrates the manufacture of their 1200^th Gyrocopter.

Flight Training for Microlight and Gyrocopters. Conversions for fixed wing and hang glider pilots.

Airborne is the exclusive distributor for TXAUAV agricultural drones.
Check out the website txauav.com.au and our drone Facebook page.

Download Opal Classic 2019 Flyer

Since its inception in the year 2017, the Opal Classic Flight is already becoming a “must do” or the not so serious recreational pilot.

The concept is simple. A planned flight itinerary is published. That’s the entire organisation. The rest is up to you…

Scott Barrett on an Airborne C4 has set an Australian Hang Gliding record, soaring 500km to a declared goal over the spectacular Queensland outback – a total of 10 hours in the air.

Reaching ground speeds of over 100km/hr, Scott Barrett from Northern NSW flew sky high, taking off in an unpowered hang glider from the Dalby Hang Gliding Club and landing in Charleville on December 8.

The 10-hour flight has broken the previous record by 150km. Scott made the record flight by starting out being towed up behind an ultralight aircraft.
“I released from the tow at 2000ft above …

We would like to wish all of our customers and suppliers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Thank you for your support throughout 2017. Airborne will be closed for the holiday period from: 22nd December 2017 – 15th January 2018

Service Bulletins – Airborne owners should regularly check our service bulletin page. You can access the page via the flashing “Mandatory Service Bulletins “ button on our web page or click here.

There is one recently updated bulletin and one new bulletin. These relate to wing/trike base combinations and fuel drain cock inspection.

https://www.airborne.com.au/images/aw_directives/SB-018%20Issue%203.pdf 

https://www.airborne.com.au/images/aw_directives/SB-020issue1.pdf

Rotax push rod service bulletin

The day: Friday 8^th Dec 2017 launch 9:30

Launch Site: Ben More, (just over the back of Ben Nevis) Victoria. View on map, click here.

Distance: 532.4 kms (to be confirmed)
Take off 9:30 Landed 20:00
Airtime approx 10 hours 19 minutes

He landed 26kms short of his nominated goal which was Milby, NSW which is west of Parkes between Parkes and Lake  Cargelligo. View on map, click here.

The glider Rohan flew was the Airborne C4-13. He flew with only a VHF radio to get around the airspace.

Sandra his wife drove 1500 kms to make the …