What We Fly!!
Curtis Aviation maintains a pristine fleet of both tailwheel and nosewheel aircraft. Our aircraft are some of the newest aircraft in Australia always hangared and maintained to the highest standards. Presentation of the aircraft is important to us and we welcome your visit!
Citabria
VH-RRW
RRW is the newest addition to our fleet arriving brand new from ACA factory in October 2004 with a 160 Hp. It has the metal spar wings and a GPS. The Citabria (airbatic backwards!) forms the backbone of our training fleet. They are a great aeroplane to fly and make an ideal basic flight trainer. We highly recommend that you complete your primary flight training in this aeroplane. We also use the Citabria extensively for tailwheel and aerobatic endorsement training.
Citabria
VH-MWY
MWY is a 2004 160 Hp model with the Metal Spar wings. The Citabria (airbatic backwards!) forms the backbone of our training fleet. They are a great aeroplane to fly and make an ideal basic trainer. We highly recommend that you complete your primary flight training in this aeroplane. We also use the Citabria extensively for tailwheel and aerobatic endorsement training.
Citabria
VH-WKM
WKM is a 1975 150 Hp Model, the aircraft went through a major change by up grading the wings to a metal spar and repainting. The Citabria (airbatic backwards!) forms the backbone of our training fleet. They are a great aeroplane to fly and make an ideal basic trainer. We highly recommend that you complete your primary flight training in this aeroplane. We also use the Citabria extensively for tailwheel and aerobatic endorsement training.
Piper Cherokee Warrior
VH-PBS
The Piper Cherokee Warrior is the perfect navigation trainer. It's proven design, that is one of the few General Aviation aircraft still in production today is the ideal aircraft for relaxed touring and sight-seeing trips. Our Warrior is well-equipped and ready for Night Flying as well.
Piper Cherokee Warrior
VH-LJL
The Piper Cherokee Warrior is the perfect navigation trainer. It's proven design, that is one of the few General Aviation aircraft still in production today, is the ideal aircraft for relaxed touring and sight-seeing trips. Our Warrior is well-equipped and ready for Night Flying as well.
Piper Cherokee Dakota
VH-LJK
Tour Sydney or take a charter trip across Australia in the Piper Cherokee Dakota 235hp four-seater. The Pipers larger 6-cylinder engine makes it far easier to load plenty of fuel, four passengers and their baggage and travel in speed and comfort. Our Dakota is a young aircraft that is very well equipped to IFR standards
Cessna 182Q
VH-RWK
This fully IFR 235hp four-seater is ideal for relaxed touring, charter flights or instrument training. Owned by a Curtis Aviation pilot, VH-RWK has been beautifully refurbished inside and out as you will see. This highly practical and versatile aircraft will take you with maximum payload into most bush strips around Australia.
Cessna 182T
VH-BMX
The Cessna 182Q is fully IFR ready with a 235hp engine, four-seater is the newest addition to our fleet. BMX is a 2004 model with leather interior, Bendix King GPS and Auto pilot. BMX is our most popular choice when people want to travel or fly charter around Australia. With all the comforts of a Mercedes-Benz, four people can enjoy the scenary with plenty of leg and arm room and knowing you can carry at least 5 hours of fuel travelling at over 140 knots per hour.
Cessna 182T - Glass Cockpit
VH-LJE and VH-BMJ and VH-BXO
The future is finally caught up to General Aviation. Once you fly these machines you will never turn back. This fully IFR 235hp four-seater is the newest addition to our fleet. LJE and BMJ are both 2006 models with leather interior, Full Glass cockpit and Auto pilot. LJE and BMJ is our most popular choice when people want to travel or fly charter around Australia. With all the comforts of a Mercedes-Benz, four people can enjoy the scenary with plenty of leg and arm room and knowing you can carry at least 5 hours of fuel travelling at over 140 knots per hour.
New for 2007! VH-BXO is now online with the new Garmin Autopilot.
View VH-LJE VH-BMJ VH-BXO Data Sheet (PDF)
T-6G Texan / Harvard
VH-WHF
The North American T-6 Texan two-place advanced trainer was the classroom for most of the Allied pilots who flew in World War II. Called the SNJ by the Navy and the Harvard by the British Royal Air Force, the AT-6 (advanced trainer) was designed as a transition trainer between basic trainers and first-line tactical aircraft. It was redesignated T-6 in 1948.
The North American T-6 Texan was known as 'the pilot maker' because of its important role in preparing pilots for combat. Since the Second World War, the T-6 has been a regular participant at air shows, and was used in many movies. U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy forces in the Korean War employed the Texan T-6G in battlefield surveillance.
Although the US retired the T-6 from active duty by the end of the 1950's, several nations, including Brazil, China, and Venezuela, utilized 'the pilot maker' as their basic trainer well into the 1970's. Today, only about 350 T-6 Texans remain in airworthy condition. VH-WHF is a historic and rare aircraft that was purchased from the US Military, and is in wonderful condition.
More information about the history of the North American T-6 may be found here at Boeing's History Page
DH82A Tiger Moth
VH-CXV 
Step back in time and fly this historical aircraft from the1940's. The Tiger Moth was instrumental in training RAAF pilot's before moving into more advanced aircraft in World War 2. All pilots should try this open air tail wheel classic.
The Tiger Moth is available for Joy-flights, flying training and private hire or charter hire.
Pitts Special S2B
VH-TKV
TKV is a 1996 260hp advanced aerobatic trainer. If your looking for that little bit extra than this is the aircraft for you. The Pitts is a custom built aerobatic machine offering both inside and outside manoeuvres. As an aircraft it also offers pilots the advantage of learning how to recover from any attitude (increases your confidence and skill) The Pitts Special is also a great pilot trainer for emergency manoeuvre training. If your looking for something new and exciting try the Pitts, you won't be disappointed!!!
Cessna 180
VH-DLB
The legend of the bush! The Cessna 180 has operated in tough, rugged environments for many years. It's powerful six-cylinder engine and tailwheel undercarriage contribute to it's ability to operate in and out of very small bush and mountain strips. This aircraft has a reputation of being difficult to fly, however, if you are flying tailwheel aircraft with us, it is worth trying at least once to see if it's reputation is deserved!
Piper Twin Commanche BCR
VH-EFS
VH-EFS is a very neat and tidy Piper Twin Commanche BCR model, ie, a B model with the contra rotating propellers. As you will see from the photographs, the paintwork and interior are in top condition, and the panel is fully equipped for IFR operations. VH-EFS is equipped with Mains, Auxilliaries and Tip tanks for extra-long endurance, yet has a surprisingly useful load. With four adults on board you will still enjoy many hours of endurance, e.g. Brisbane non-stop.
Charter Aircraft
- Piper PA30/39 $POA This aircraft is a 4 seat (3 passanger) aircraft. Maintained in full IFR.
- King Air $POA The C-90 is one of the best executive aircraft in Australia. 8 passanger aircraft with full leather interior.
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