The Fleet
Introducing the Blackbushe Aviation Fleet
We have nine aircraft available for training or hire ranging from brand new two seater training aircraft to sophisticated high performance touring aircraft.
3 x Sonaca S200s
Pride of our fleet are three brand new Sonaca S200 training aircraft, G-LKAM, G-LKSM and G-LKDM. These aircraft were bought new for Blackbushe Aviation and are used for basic PPL training. Sonaca S200s are superb training aircraft loved by both our students and instructors. We have had many students gain their PPLs in them.
2 x Piper PA28s
We have two four seater Piper PA28 aircraft for basic and advanced training and both aircraft are IFR equipped. G-BICW was Steve's personal aircraft until 2019 when it joined the fleet. Charlie Whisky is a 161 Warrior equipped with twin Garmin G5s and a Garmin 650 GPS Nav/Com.
G-JJAN is a 181 Archer equipped with an Avidyne IFD440 and twin Garmin G5’s.
Piper PA28 R
We have a new complex aircraft on the fleet, G-CBZR, a Piper Arrow III. This fast touring aircraft with a cruising speed of around 130 knots indicated, is great for those slightly longer trips or crossing the channel. It has 490kg useful load, so you also have the capability to bring along friends and family. G-CBZR is a step above a regular PA28! Zulu Romeo has a Bendix King HSI and Garmin GNS530W Nav/Com.
Piper PA28 RT
G-BOWY is a Piper PA28 Arrow Turbo IV. This complex aircraft is a favourite of our advanced students. Whiskey Yankee has a variable pitch propeller, retractable landing gear and is turbocharged. Fitted with Avidyne IFD540 and two Garmin G5’s, this is a great IFR platform. It is also a great long distance touring aircraft with 140kts+ IAS and an advanced Autopilot.
Diamond DA40 Diamond-Star
G-OCCN is a brilliant state of the art training aircraft with FADEC engine control and Garmin G1000 avionics and continues our upgrading and modernisation of the fleet. The aircraft has just had a brand new interior fitted and full refurbishment.
Diamond DA42 Twin-Star
Our Diamond DA42 Twin-star is a great Multi-Engine platform and is available for training and private hire. Featuring a new interior and Garmin G1000 avionics, it is a very suitable aircraft for Multi Engine Propeller (MEP), Multi Engine Renewals and Revalidations, Multi Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR).
