Alouette flying club used to have mkvs in the 60s, they ground started their aeroplanes with 24 volt batteries. The oldest specific aircraft type club in the united kingdom and possibly in the world. The rnzaf operated seven auster aircraft nz17011707 in the period 19471969. Six j5 aircraft were ordered in 1947, and fitted with locally procured gipsy major engines. The auster was a twiceremoved development of an american taylorcraft design of civilian aircraft, the model a. My favourite of the auster series, seen here testing out some beta scenery for goodspeed 42b east haddam, ct some images will suffer in quality due to resizing. He has, or is obtaining several different model plans but he is looking for basic aircraft information. If you are just using scheduling as a tool to solve. Discover great britain auster autocrat j1 for fsx and fs2004. The type mainly concerned was the auster 5, or model j, threeseater with lycoming engine. Scheduling flying club resources can be both a challenge and an opportunity. Taylorcraft auster series history, photos, specification of. Model s aop aircraft based on aop6 with enlarged tail, prototype only. Click on a cover thumbnail below to view or download the magazine pdf file.
The 0290 had no impulse couplings on the magnetos, and so when hot you could swing it for an hour. You can work out a lot of this information with electronic flight planning software, the whiz wheel or electronic. Auster aop specifications technical data description. About the international auster club the international. Auster production list airport and aircraft information. Following the purchase by the leicestershire county flying club, operating from rearsby aerodrome, of a taylorcraft model a from the usa, club member alfred launcelot wykes b. The aircraft were used in a number of roles, including armyliason, and forestry patrol. Model p auster avis fourseater based on j1 with slimmer fuselage, two built. The auster autocrat is a beautiful aircraft and one of the more highly regarded ones in the world for touring.
Owners of aircraft which do not have a current c of a can apply. Vintage and classic winter 2014 issue 48 vintage aircraft club. After the start of the second world war, the company developed the model further as an air observation post aopflown by. Auster a near scale model of the auster j1 with classic looks and majestic in the air with wings that detach for transportation quality kit of laser cut balsa and ply parts with preformed wirework, moulded canopy and two part grp cowl. Home auster heritage group associated with the international auster club. We answer questions and will provide many detailed photos. Flat knit 1 x 1 rib collar with self fabric collar stand. Automate your flying club operation so you can fly more and worry less. Became auster aircraft ltd on march 7,1946, by which time it had built more than 1,600 taylorcraft c, plus c, plus d and auster i, ii, iii, iv, and v, as well as early auster j1 autocrats and prototype of j2 arrow. Auster aircraft nearly all you wanted to know compiled by mike preston and mick ames. The international auster club was founded in november 1973 and is dedicated to.
Auster aircraft nearly all you wanted to know compiled by mike preston and mick ames the first book by the international auster clubs heritage group attempts to show the versatility of the auster aeroplane, since its early licence days until the takeover and final demise. Automated billing, invoicing, autopay, credit card processing, membership renewals. The auster v proved to be the most popular, representing over half of the 1600 wartime auster orders. The model a had to be redesigned in britain to meet more stringent civil aviation standards and was named the taylorcraft plus c. To bring together auster owners and enthusiasts and anyone wishing to support or learn about auster aircraft throughout the world. The auster j1n plan submitted here represents the pinnacle of scale modelling where the subject has been researched extremely thoroughly, construction of the model has been developed to follow fullsize. Now based near swindon we spend the season attending airshows and fly ins. Auster j1y conversion of auster j1 series to lycoming 0320 engine predecessor of auster d5160 auster d5. Oct 20, 2012 when you think of british aviation during world war ii, spitfires are probably the fist aircraft that come to mind but the gympie times in queensland has recently brought our attention to a nearly as important but forgotten british aircraft from the war. To foster and promote the worldwide survival of the type in an airworthy state through the provision of information and advice as is within the scope of the club s technical and financial resources. The worlds largest online aviation stock photo library.
Registration details for gagto david james tempest miller. Auster aircraft ap09 12 gallon fuel gauge the with old archives of this nature some appropriated ageing maybe present in the transfer, this transfer is good quality scan. Auster 5 fitted with a night advertising light system. Grafton aero club will hold its annual wings and wheels open day at south. The international auster club heritage group was formed in 2000, it was the vehicle for an application to the lottery fund to allow the group to produce an oral history of the company by interviewing the people who designed, made and flew auster s during the life of the company. Light aircraft, auster j1n, for sale, advert id29794. The first book by the international auster clubs heritage group attempts to show the versatility of the auster aeroplane, since its early licence days until the takeover and final demise. Auster plans aerofred download free model airplane plans.
Unlike the famous spitfire, taylorcraft austers werent used as. Tail number year maker model cn engines seats location. Does anyone have a copy or can point us to a source. International auster club 2006 chapter 14 international auster club in 2004 by al mathie, colin ladd, john powelltuck and mike preston austering today and the international auster pilot club by al mathie from his original article the late sixties were a bit of gloomy time for the austen flying clubs were importing. A number of austers were built by ogma and many saw service with the portuguese air force. Sunday june 23rd grafton aero club will hold its annual wings and wheels open. More will be added as they are converted from their paper format. When you think of british aviation during world war ii, spitfires are probably the fist aircraft that come to mind but the gympie times in queensland has recently brought our attention to a nearly as important but forgotten british aircraft from the war. New built civil aircraft based on the auster 5, but with reduced rear cabin perspex. The auster is an ideal aircraft for shortfield,strip flying and flyins. Why not follow us on facebook to be the first to find out about the latest developments.
Take our software for a test flight and find out how easy it is to book aircraft and schedule flight training online. The aeroplane had a 12volt battery but no generator. The international auster club was founded in november 1973 and is dedicated to keeping the classic british auster aircraft flying. The postwar auster aop air observation post series was derived from the early british taylorcraft models.
So happy to have this aircraft, she has a permanent place in my ever growing hangar. Austers equipped 19 raf squadrons in several combat theaters, providing frontline units with valuable and varied services. Next generation flying club scheduling and operations software. So i love to see loads of info gathered in one place, even if i. Let us know what you think of the site and tell us what features you want to see next. March 1955 aeromodeller freercplans free rc plans free control line plans free free flight plans. It saw wartime service from 1943 and evolved into the aop. All products are made to order please allow 3 weeks for delivery. Auster aircraft for sale in uk 56 used auster aircrafts.
This beuatiful aircraft eiaee is currently flying on a permit which means reduced costs. Annual guide to aviation training kiwiflyer magazine. Registration details for gahcl auster aircraft ltd auster. Bex aviation rebecca tyers 01780 450205 aircraft recovering. Light aircraft, auster for sale, for sale, advert id18642. Flight clubs utilize skymanager to automate dues collections, reduce scheduling overlap, and build efficiencies. Heavy polo left breast carries the embroidered auster club logo. Bookourplane is a free web based scheduling application for flying clubs, flight schools and aircraft partnerships. Flying club scheduling and billing software made easy. Download aircraft airframes manuals auster aircraft ltd. Instead, as each aircrafts c of a expires they propose that owners will have the option of applying for a permit to fly. J1u workmaster agricultural version of the alpha lycoming 0360 engine. My unwired friend mick harris is planning to build an auster aop 9 and is looking for data. Taylorcraft made light observation aircraft designed by the taylorcraft aircraft corporation of america at the britannia works, thurmaston near leicester, england.
They have several aircraft and a significant membership with software online which allows time slot reservations, coordinated assignment of several flight instructors to students and certificated members, obviously monitors member records for eligibility and i assume keeps club records for aircraft. Although the auster was slow and appeared old fasioned, it was an ideal mount for artillery spotting and provided the pilots with an. Auster 5 autocrat share for sale or outright purchase. For sale auster j1n 1946 gajih ttaf 7058 hrs, tte 815 hrs cirrus minor ii engine, fairey reed metal prop permit to august 2014. Originally designed prewar in the usa as lightplanes for the growing civilian private pilot market, the auster series provided some of britains most important light observation aircraft of world war ii.