The Bushman is a versatile, affordable and exciting alternative to conventional bushwork aircraft. It meets the toughest demands of professional and recreational bush flying and is widely used as an airborne utility vehicle by bush pilots and recreational pilots around Australia.
With steadily increasing fuel prices and the high fuel consumption of most aircraft used for mustering, the Bushman offers a hugely appealing alternative. It has proved to be ideal for mustering, prospecting, pipe line, bore and fence inspecting, property management, aerial baiting, and hunting & fishing
| PERFORMANCE |
Lycoming 0.320 (160hp) |
Top Speed (TAS at sea level) |
100 kts |
Cruise Speed (TAS) |
|
75% power at 5,000 ft |
90 kts |
Stall Speed (at max. gross) |
|
No flaps (Vs) |
35 kts. |
Full flaps (Vso) |
28 kts. |
Rate of Climb |
|
Solo |
1400 f.p.m. |
Max. gross |
1000 f.p.m. |
Range (at 75% power)*** ( 240 litres fuel) |
|
Range Standard Fuel excl. VFR Reserve nm |
~810nm (1460km) |
Fuel Consumption (at 75% power) 0.320 |
34 l/ph |
Service Ceiling (estimated) |
12000 ft. |
Take off Distance |
|
Solo |
>100 m |
MTOW |
>150 m |
Landing Distance |
|
Solo |
>100 m |
MTOW |
>120 m |
| Fuselage Length |
|
Lycoming 0.320 engine (rigged for flight) |
7.5 m |
Wing Span |
|
Rigged for flight |
9.8 m |
Other Wing Data |
|
Area |
16 sq. m |
Aspect ratio |
|
Wing loading (at max. gross) |
53 kg/sqm |
Structural limit loads (at max. gross) |
+ 6 /-3 Gs |
Maximum Height |
|
Taildragger |
2.6 mtrs |
Cabin Dimensions |
|
Width (at hips) |
72 cm |
Width (at shoulders) |
90 cm |
Door width |
90 cm |
Door height |
100 cm |
Baggage space / Rear passenger area |
1.2 cu/m |
Rear door width |
110 cm |
Rear door height |
90 cm |
Seating Tandem |
1+1 or 1+2 |
Undercarriage |
|
Trailing Link Independent 5” travel |
26”Main Wheels |
Groove Brakes |
Twin Calliper |
Tail Spring |
18” Tail Wheel |
Weights |
|
Maximum gross weight (on wheels) |
850 kg |
Maximum gross weight (on floats) |
N/A |
Empty weight |
440 kg |
Useful load |
410 kg |
Full-fuel payload (standard tanks 2 x 120) plus 10lt header |
180 Kg |
Full fuel payload (optional) |
N/A |
Fuel Capacity (usable) |
|
Standard tanks plus 20lt header |
120 / 120 ltrs |
Option 1 |
N/A |
Option 2 |
N/A |
