A delight to fly! Explore Australia in comfort from the air! This aircraft is ideal for advanced training, MPPC/RU Endorsements, IFR or to build CPL hours.
- IFR equipped
- Cruise 150 KTAS (65% power)
- Fast, roomy 4 seat tourer
- Retractable undercarriage
- CSU Propeller
- Based Camden Airport, NSW
- Available to RRFC Pilots from RAAF Base Richmond & other airports by arrangement (Contact Owner)
Contacts:
Aircraft owner: owner@deb4hire.com.au
Website admin: webmaster@deb4hire.com.au
Aircraft Hiring
FJF is now based at Camden Airport (YSCN) where it is available for private hire and advanced flight training to pilots approved by the Owner.
Members of the RAAF Richmond Flying Club (RRFC), may also arrange to hire FJF by contacting the owner (David) at owner@deb4hire.com.au
To be Approved to hire FJF, pilots need to hold a valid Medical Class 2 (or higher) and PPL (or higher) with minimum of 25HRS as PIC on any 150+ HP Lycoming or Continental, an MPPC/RU Design Feature Endorsement and pass a check ride or complete a MPPC/RU Endorsement in FJF with the Owner or other approved Instructor. For currency, a minimum of 30 mins flight time plus 1 Takeoff/Landing in FJF is required in the previous 90days
MPPC/Retractable Training
The Owner is also a qualified flight instructor and provides training and issue of Manual Propeller Pitch Control (MPPC) & Retractable Undercarriage (RU) Design Feature Endorsements in FJF. Training is usually done from Camden Airport (YSCN). However, training can be arranged with the Owner from another convenient airport if desired. RRFC Members may also arrange with the Owner for training in FJF from RAAF Richmond. CASA Regulations define training for Design Feature Endorsements as a Private Operation, and can be conducted independently to a Flying School.
The course of competency based training follows the elements and performance criteria as outlined in CASA Schedule 2 of Part 61 Manual of Standards for Design Feature Endorsements Manual Propeller Pitch Control (DFE3), and, Retractable Undercarriage (DFE2).The training course consists of Ground School covering the general Theory Basics and Practical Operation for MPPC & RU systems typical in GA, with focus specifically on Beechcraft series aircraft, together with a sequence of flight training covering normal and emergency operations. As with all competency based training, flight hours vary depending on pilots experience. As a guide, most pilots typically complete the course within 3 to 5 hours flight time.
Download a short video of a Bonanza retracting its undercarriage here.
For more details on hiring, training and pricing information, please do not hesitate to contact FJF's owner (David) at owner@deb4hire.com.au