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  • A22 Foxbat
    A rugged go-anywhere aircraft. Designed by former Antonov design engineer, Yuri Yakovlev , the A-22 is one of a line of many aircraft produced by Aeroprakt in the Ukraine.
    Topics: 11, Posts: 117
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    Last post Re: Show us your Foxbat
    by Bearcat
  • Aeronca
    Aeronca has now become a division of Magellan Aerospace, producing aircraft, missile, and space vehicle components at the same location adjacent to Middletown’s Hook Field.
    Topics: 3, Posts: 101
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    by divesailfly
  • Airdrome Aeroplanes
    Airdrome Aeroplanes - WW1 Replicas
    Topics: 8, Posts: 483
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    Last post Re: Nieuport 28C Replica ZU-I…
    by Bearcat
  • American Champion / Bellanca
    Includes Citabria, Decathlon, and Scout Aircraft
    Topics: 9, Posts: 102
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    Last post Re: Citabria Decathlon Bellan…
    by Bearcat
  • Bat Hawk
    South African Bat Hawk has been designed and developed by Micro Aviation South Africa primarily for surveillance and is the most affordable light sport aircraft on the market.
    Topics: 8, Posts: 103
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    Last post Re: Bat Hawk Pics
    by Bearcat
  • Bearhawk
    Designed by engineer Bob Barrows, the BEARHAWK is being built in many countries around the world.
    Topics: 7, Posts: 62
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    Last post Re: Bearhawk Pics
    by Jayson v Schalkwyk
  • Beechcraft
    Beechcraft is a brand of Textron Aviation since 2014. Originally, it was a brand of Beech Aircraft Corporation, an American manufacturer of general aviation, commercial, and military aircraft.
    Topics: 2, Posts: 4
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    Last post Re: Bonanza Carry Through Spa…
    by echodelta
  • Boeing Stearman
    Military trainer aircraft of the 1930s and 1940s
    Topics: 5, Posts: 84
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    Last post Re: Show us your Stearman!!
    by Bearcat
  • Bosbok & Kudu
    Manufactured by Aermacchi in Italy, and named in South Africa.
    Topics: 28, Posts: 287
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    Last post Re: Bosbok Survivors
    by snoopy
  • Bowers Flybaby
    The Fly Baby is a single-seat, open cockpit, folding-wing monoplane powered by engines ranging from 65 to 100 HP
    Topics: 5, Posts: 71
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    Last post ZSUFI
    by mcduck2
  • Bushbaby
    South Africa's most successful kit aircraft. Three types - the 500, Explorer and Safari
    Topics: 73, Posts: 803
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    Last post Re: Bushbaby photos
    by Baccy
  • CAMit Aero Engines
    CAMit is best known for the manufacture, assembly and testing of 4- & 6-cylinder, air-cooled, 4-stroke aircraft engines.
    Topics: 4, Posts: 31
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    Last post Re: CAMit Factory closes doors
    by Steve
  • Canard
    Covering home built aircraft using the canard design
    Topics: 12, Posts: 282
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    Last post Re: Canard Pics
    by Parraglider
  • Cessna
    The leading designer and manufacturer of light and midsize business jets, utility turboprops and single engine aircraft
    Topics: 95, Posts: 600
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    Last post Re: C207 POH material and tips
    by ACE MAN
  • Cheetah
    The versatile 3-axis Microlight from Rainbow Aircraft, manufactured completetly in South Africa.
    Topics: 72, Posts: 783
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    Last post Re: Cheetah taildragger conve…
    by Cornell Blok
  • Cirrus
    The line of all composite personal aircraft - the SR20, SR22 and turbocharged SR22T
    Topics: 2, Posts: 40
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    Last post Re: Cirrus Pics
    by Greg R-S
  • Continental Motors
    Since 1905 has been a recognized world leader in the development of aviation products.
    Topics: 3, Posts: 12
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    Last post Re: Converting a C65 to C85
    by heisan
  • CT Aircaft
    Flight Design's CT, CTLS. CTSW range of Light Sport Aircraft.
    Topics: 3, Posts: 15
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    by Tonydc
  • Cubby
    A 75% replica of the original J-3 Piper cub.
    Topics: 150, Posts: 2051
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    Last post Re: Building the new Cubby Re…
    by Bearcat
  • Evans Volksplane
    The Evans VP-1 Volksplane is an American designed aircraft for amateur construction designed by aeronautical engineer William Evans
    Topics: 7, Posts: 584
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    Last post Re: Show us your VP (Pictures)
    by Bearcat
  • Evektor
    Evektor-Aerotechnik is a Czech aircraft manufacturer based in Kunovice. The company produces range of light sport aircraft, training and advanced ultralight aircraft.
    Topics: 2, Posts: 11
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    Last post Re: Evektor Aircraft Pics
    by Balloothebear
  • FK-Lightplanes
    Germany (B&F Technik Vertriebs GmbH)
    Topics: 5, Posts: 22
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    Last post Re: B&F FK Lightplanes Pics
    by Bearcat
  • Glasair
    Founded in 1980 and was a revolution as the first pre-molded composite kitplane.
    Topics: 2, Posts: 15
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    Last post Re: Glasair Sportsman
    by Bearcat
  • Ibis
    Factory-built ultra light aircraft
    Topics: 3, Posts: 40
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    Last post Re: Ibis Pics
    by Bearcat
  • Jabiru
    Australian designed and manufactured Jabiru Aircraft/
    Topics: 1411, Posts: 26521
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    Last post Re: Jabiru: A few questions
    by apollo11
  • Jabiru Engines
    The Jabiru Engine which is used in many other aircraft.
    Topics: 23, Posts: 180
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    Last post Difficulty starting 3300 engi…
    by JOJO
  • Jodel
    Named from the designer Delemontez and his daughter Joly.
    Topics: 2, Posts: 140
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    Last post Re: Jodels in South Africa
    by Bearcat
  • KIS
    Light Sport Aircraft now owned by Pulsar Aircraft.
    Topics: 4, Posts: 83
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    Last post Re: Calling on all KIS owners
    by Marcf
  • KR
    Kend Rand designed his KR-1 in 1972, he also pioneered a state-of-the-art foam-and-fiberglass composite construction method which has now become standard in homebuilt, commercial, and military aircraft.
    Topics: 68, Posts: 2484
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    Last post Re: Photo’s of South African …
    by Bearcat
  • Lambada & Samba
    Aircraft for cross country, training or recreational soaring.
    Topics: 17, Posts: 78
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    Last post Re: Pics of Samba's
    by Bearcat
  • Lancair
    With more than 2,100 Lancair kits sold in more than 34 countries, on 5 continents.
    Topics: 2, Posts: 35
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    Last post Re: Lancair Pics
    by Fransw
  • Lycoming Engines
    Since 1929. Lycoming claims to power 50% of the GA fleet.
    Topics: 4, Posts: 21
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    Last post Wanted. Rear case for 0235 ly…
    by flypiper
  • Maule
    Models M4, M5, M6 & M7.A real bush aircraft, steel-tube & fabric high-wing taildragger with 4 to 5 seats.
    Topics: 4, Posts: 30
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    Last post Re: Maule Pics
    by Jayson v Schalkwyk
  • Mooney
    Founded in 1929, the Mooney Airplane Company has delivered more than 11,000 aircraft worldwide.
    Topics: 50, Posts: 489
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    Last post Re: SA Mooney's Mooney Databa…
    by AndyCapp
  • MT-03 Gyroplane
    The German manufactured MT-03 is offered in SA as a BCAR Section-T compliant factory built aircraft assembled in CAA approved workshops.
    Topics: 4, Posts: 42
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    Last post Re: RAF 2000 GTX SE FI (2.5) …
    by aiza
  • North American P-51 Mustang
    Designed and built in 1940 by North America Aviation. Today some replica kits are also available of this iconic aircraft.
    Topics: 1, Posts: 0
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    Last post That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Tho…
    by Featured Articles
  • Orion Cub
    Building the worlds next best bush plane.
    Topics: 1, Posts: 45
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    Last post Re: Building the Orion Cub
    by V5 - LEO
  • Pietenpol Air Camper
    A simple homebuilt aircraft designed by Bernard H. Pietenpol.
    Topics: 10, Posts: 252
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    Last post Re: Pietenpol Pics
    by Bearcat
  • Piper
    Piper Aircfaft including the Rag and Tube Club. Discuss technical matters, parts and accessories, social gatherings, restoration tips and advice.
    Topics: 68, Posts: 531
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    Last post Re: The Single Comanche: My t…
    by Lood
  • Pipistrel
    High-performance, high-wing 2-seaters using various Rotax motors.
    Topics: 2, Posts: 9
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    Last post Pipistrel Pics
    by Bearcat
  • RANS Aircraft
    Established in 1973 on the plains of western Kansas to build Sailtrikes*, RANS has evolved into a world leader in the ever grow ing recumbent bike and kit plane industries.
    Topics: 3, Posts: 97
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    Last post Re: any RANS drivers out ther…
    by Turning for Base
  • Ravin Aircraft
    South African produced Ravin 500 aircraft.
    Topics: 1, Posts: 12
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    Last post Re: Ravin Aircraft Pics
    by Mustang
  • Ravens
    The Raven type of aircraft.
    Topics: 39, Posts: 627
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    Last post Re: Farley's Raven ZU-IPR
    by Savannah
  • Remos Aircraft
    The success story of Remos began in an old Bavarian farmhouse near Munich in the early 1990`s, now based in Pasewalk, 100 kilometers north of Berlin. The production capacity is up to 200 airplanes a year.
    Topics: 3, Posts: 18
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    Last post Re: Remos Pics
    by Bearcat
  • Robinson Helicopters
    Two-seat R22 and four-seat R44 helicopters.
    Topics: 79, Posts: 850
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    Last post Re: Where did you go in your …
    by Rotor Mad
  • Rotax Aircraft Engines
    Since 1975, more than 170.000 units of Rotax aircraft engines have been sold.
    Topics: 5, Posts: 15
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    Last post Re: Flange bolt holes and Hub…
    by CharlesDavis
  • Savannah
    Italian designed, all alumunium, STOL aircraft
    Topics: 21, Posts: 269
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    Last post Re: Pictures of your Savannah
    by Fransw
  • Scheibe Falke
    The Scheibe Falke is a German touring motor glider
    Topics: 7, Posts: 108
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    Last post Re: Scheibe Pics
    by Bearcat
  • Skyleader series
    Ultra-light, all-aluminium low-wing side-by-side 2-seater with Rotax 912 motor & VP prop. Named the Rapid-Sabre in SA by it's importer
    Topics: 1, Posts: 3
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    Last post Re: A very useful trainer!
    by Magg45
  • Sling
    The Airplane Factory, manufacturers of the Sling aircraft, a practical and desirable light sport aircraft (LSA)
    Topics: 55, Posts: 489
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    Last post Re: Sling High Wing
    by Jayson v Schalkwyk
  • Sonex
    The Monnet Family Business including Sonerai, Monerai sailplane, Moni motorglider, Monex racer, along with numerous other homebuilt aircraft.
    Topics: 17, Posts: 408
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    Last post Re: Sonerai 2L Refurbishment
    by Jayson v Schalkwyk
  • Spitfire Replicas
    Topics covering Spitfire Replicas
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  • Taylor Monoplane and Titch
    Aircraft designed by John F. Taylor (A.M.I.E.D), with the legacy now looked after by his son Terry Taylor.
    Topics: 6, Posts: 59
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    Last post Re: Taylor Monoplane ZS-UHI
    by JvTonder
  • Taylorcraft
    The Taylorcraft Auster was a British military liaison and observation aircraft produced by the Taylorcraft Aeroplanes (England) Limited company during the Second World War.
    Topics: 7, Posts: 80
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    Last post Re: Taylorcraft Pics
    by Bearcat
  • Tucano Replica
    The Flying Legend Tucano Replica is an Italian light-sport aircraft, designed and produced by Flying Legend of Caltagirone and introduced at the AERO Friedrichshafen show in 2011.
    Topics: 1, Posts: 7
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    Last post Re: Tucano Replica ZU-TUK
    by winterbergflyer
  • UL Power Aero Engines
    Direct drive, air cooled engines for light aviation.
    Topics: 2, Posts: 11
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    Last post Re: UL Power aero Engines gen…
    by Flooi
  • Van's Aircraft
    The popular range of RV kitplanes
    Topics: 487, Posts: 8938
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    Last post Re: RV Pics
    by Jan
  • Whisper Aircraft
    The ultimate in personalized, recreational aviation ccovering both the Whisper motor glider and the Whisper Express.
    Topics: 30, Posts: 330
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    Last post Re: Whisper Pictures
    by Fransw
  • Yak
    The Yak Aircraft Corporation (formerly the A.S. Yakovlev Design Bureau JSC) is a Russian aircraft designer and manufacturer.
    Topics: 16, Posts: 55
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    Last post Re: Some Additional Yak Notes
    by Ed
  • Zenith and Zenair
    The Zenith and Zenair aircraft covering some 22 different models
    Topics: 25, Posts: 163
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    Last post Re: Zenith CH601 UL / HD / HD…
    by V5 - LEO
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