Mark Andrews is selling his ultimate caravan for trikers. It has all of the luxuries of a live in caravan van with a ramp and garage at the rear to carry a complete X-Series or XT-Series trike. Anyone interested can email Mark and49mark@gmail.com. or call 0499 639 711

We have now completed a number of factory SST to Arrow conversions. This involves replacing the sail and some frame modifications. The time on the existing airframe must be taken into account as this will still count as hours already logged on the wing for maintenance purposes. This is a great update for SST owners and saves on buying a new wing.  We are taking orders for February conversions. email spares@airborne.com.au for a quote.

We have for sale a traded 2005 X Series 582 classic with a Streak 2B wing. The engine has a fairly low 172 hours. The  price is $23,500 and includes Microair radio, Lynx headsets and Icaro Helmets. We also have some ex demo low hour XT-912’s available with a choice of wings and accessories. Call or email the factory for pricing.

Airborne has become the Australasian distributor for Magni Gyrocopters. The range includes the fully enclosed Orion M24 which has more cockpit room than an R22 helicopter due to clever side by side seating arrangments. Powered by the Rotax 914 Turbo engine, it has a top speed of  100 knots. The range also includes the M16 tandem trainer and the M14 and M22 models. Magni is a world leader in Gyro design and we are excited to represent them in this region. The Magni will compliment the Airborne range of microlights which has grown last year to include our lower cost …

Airborne new XT-912 Arrow Tundra. The XT912-Tundra Arrow combines a highly developed touring wing with a proven engine and base design. The Tundra version opens up a huge range of landing options. With a range of approximately 700 kilometers and the incredible reliabilty of the Rotax 912 engine adventures are bound to be yours in the Airborne XT912-Tundra Arrow. THE GOAL: This project aim was to improve handling without compromising any of the positive characteristics associated with Airborne wings.

We have new stock of PlusMax HG/PG Helmets.  The retail price is $198 incl GST for export customers $180 ex factory. Sizes S,M,L,XL. Colour Black.

The chin guard is an option: Export $74.96>>GST $82.46

This email came in from Gerry Charlibois from BIP after he added up the hours logged on his 3 Airborne XT’s for 2011:

Thank you from the Birds In Paradice Team – Kauai – www.birdsinparadise.com

I just compiled the airtime for my insurance company for 2011, We logged 2180 hrs on my 3 SLSA airborne trikes. Doing the manufacturers required maintenance and part replacement, (base tube and mast etc)… I have found no wear or bending. In tearing down the SST wings, I have found a couple of Knuckles that had a slight elongation in the brass insert and we …

Icaro have sent us some replacement loops and straps with bolts to attach them. It will require the old rivets to be drilled out. Care must be taken not to damage the fibreglass. The replacement loops can be ordered from spares@airborne.com.au 02 49 449 199

Just a Reminder to pre-flight your equipment as well as the aircraft. It has been brought to our attention that the wire loops that hold the chin straps on Icaro Microlight helmets can fail. The failure point has been close to where the wire attaches to the helmet. It can start with a broken strand …

Myro the microlight is published in the UK and is the work of Nick Rose who is also an Airborne XT-912 pilot. It is an excellent childrens book and will no doubt inspire some of it’s readers to take to the skies one day.  

The books are now availble in Australian book stores in time for Christmas. You can also order   on line at: www.seekbooks.com.au

Click on this link:

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