Gyrocopter News

Since we took on the Magni distributorship we have brought in five unit’s two of which landed this morning at the factory. This container consists of an M24 Orion VIP version and a 914 Turbo M16 Trainer. We have another container with three aircraft due in late August with 2 x M24’s and 1 x M16. The quality of build on the Magni is excellent and all imported Gyro’s are factory checked and test flown before releasing the the customer. We expect to order two more containers which equates to 6 aircraft prior to December 5 of which are are …

The Aussie dollar is dropping

The Australian dollar has fallen against some of the major currencies. For some overseas customers particulary from the  USA  this represents a discount on our pricing of around 10 pecent. On top of this we are offereing special insentives to overseas buyers to puchase any of our range of microlights over the month of July and August. Contact you local dealer or the factory for more information.

Airborne used microlights, gyrocopters and hangliders facebook page

We have set up a facebook page specifically to list any used aircraft, including microlights, hang gliders, gyrocopters and other stock items. The page is accessibible also via a link from our web site. Our official facebook page is still up and running and new likers for that page will be in the July draw to win an Airborne flying  jacket.

Click on the link below to go straight to the used aircraft facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Airborne-Used-Microlights-Gyrocopters-Hang-Gliders/188282437997780?skip_nax_wizard=true

Ex Demo V-Lite for Sale

We have an ex demo V-Lite for sale. It is currently located at Dynamic Flight Park who also organise training. Anyone interested can either call Rohan Holtkamp at Dynamic Flight 0409 678 734 email dynamic@vic.chariot.net.au or the Airborne factory on 02 49 449 199 fly@airborne.com.au

Used and traded Microlights

Grab a bargain. Call the factory for the latest used trade-ins  available. All traded trikes are factory checked.

M16 Trainer Low Hours Available

Magni M16 trainer for sale. Red very low hours. Call or email the Airborne factory.

M24 Orion Silver Factory Stock

For sale M24 Orion in Silver with VIP package brand new from the factory. This aircraft will be used on the Magni stand at Friedrichshafen Airshow Germany and so will be slightly discounted. Call or email Airborne for details.

M24 Orion (White) Ex Demo

The Airborne demo Magni M24 Orion is for sale. Save on a new M24 and buy the factory demo with low hours, and complete with VIP fitout, VHF radio, Zulu 2 Lightspeed headsets, strobes, Prop spinner. Phone the factory for details (02) 49 449 199 or email RussD@airborne.com.au

 

Magni factory Australia Visit

Last week Luca and Pietro Magni made the big flight (by Airline) from Italy to Australia. They only had 5 full days here so not much time and a lot to do. The boys spent the first day showing us how rotar blade balancing was performed on the recently shipped M24 Orion’s and the M16.
 
Airborne’s Russell Duncan had pre planned a trip up to Noosa Heads via various airfields where people could demo the Magni’s. The next morning the three Gyro’s left our airfield. The route included fuel stops and took in Port Macquarie, Ballina, Jacobs Well, Caloundra, Noosa …

Cloud Soaring Record on an XT582

William Olive known to his mates and others as Billo has been a consistant visitor to the Gulf of Carpentaria. The attraction to this remote area at the top end of Australia has mainly been the incredible wave cloud phenomena named the “Morning Glory”. The series of roll clouds form when moisture from onshore seabreezes is evident. The rolling wave can be up to 1000 kms(620mi) long. The wave continues it’s journey inland producing lift in front of the cloud. This lift allows pilot’s of all sorts of aircraft the opportunity to “surf” the cloud for miles inland until it …