ENGINE

PRATT AND WHITNEY R1340 AN1 NINE CYLINDER RADIAL

1344 CUBIC INCH (22 LITRE) SUPERCHARGED

600 HP @ 2250 RPM 36 INCHES BOOST

FUEL

AVGAS 100/130 96 US GALLONS (APPROX 360 LITRES)

FUEL FLOW - MAX WEAK 33 GALLONS/HR

MAX CRUISE 36 GALLONS/HR

MAX T/O 67 GALLONS/HR

AIRFRAME

WING SPAN 42FT ¼ INCHES (12.8M)

LENGTH 28FT 6 INCHES (8.99M)

HEIGHT 11FT 9 INCHES (3.58M)

WING AREA 253.7FT SQUARED (23.57M SQUARED)

WEIGHTS

EMPTY 4204LBS (1905KGS)

MAUW 5300LBS (2400KGS)

PERFORMANCE

VNE 205 KNOTS

CRUISE 130 KNOTS (1600RPM/26INCHES)

STALL 50 KNOTS (APPROACH CONFIGURATION)

7660 has the dual IFR Instrument layout known as the Ice Cream conversion. This allowed the South African Airforce pilots access to the type of avionics they would progress to after their initial training. This makes 7660 the most well appointed Harvard in the country.

The syndicate members enjoy socialising together on a regular basis at airshows, restaurants etc. Meetings are held frequently, so all members are well informed and have input in decision making.

The Harvard is fully aerobatic and aerobatic rated syndicate members can take passengers on aerobatic flights.

Syndicate members must have a minimum of a PPL and experience in tail dragger aircraft before commencing the Harvard rating. Generally the rating will take about ten hours to complete, after which the pilot can take passengers.

Limited shares are available at fifteen thousand dollars. ($15,000) This figure includes spares and ground equipment. This is a classic military aircraft in excellent condition so many members treat their shareholding as an investment because the aircraft is likely to continue appreciating in value.

Currently, all shareholders pay ninety dollars per share held per month ($90) via automatic payment to the syndicate bank account. This charge covers hangarage, insurance, CAA fees, annuals, etc. The reason for this charge is to ensure that the aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition, regardless of whether members fly on a regular basis or not.

Flying is currently charged out at three hundred dollars ($300) an hour flying time, including fuel. This system is in place so pilots are not charged for ground running time, and to ensure the engine is warmed up sufficiently before flights.

 

The syndicate is structured so that twelve equal shares are held by the members. All major decisions are made by consultation and vote.

 

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To always maintain the aircraft in flying condition

To always have the aircraft hangared

To ensure the aircraft remains Canterbury based