Whether you wish to fly for fun or a career, learning to fly is a challenging and rewarding experience.

Cowra Aero Club can assist you with your training needs at your own leisure. Flight training is available for Recreational Aircraft in a Jabiru.   General Aviation training in a Piper Warrior is also available thanks to our association with Clamback and Hennessy.  We can no longer offer training in the Gazelle – updated photos  of Jabiru and Warrior to follow soon!

To inspect the aircraft or to speak to an Instructor or student pilot, there is usually someone at the club on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

About the aircraft

The CA-25N Gazelle is certified to International (JAR-VLA) standards and has been designed and developed in Australia to handle our harsh conditions and to meet International requirements. This aircraft is ideal for flight training and rural property use.

The Gazelle’s undercarriage is a remarkably effective combination of the specially developed “Blain Strut” nose leg and the unique “Cross Bond System” (CBS) main gear suspension. This combination provides and undercarriage system that is extremely tough and requires minimum maintenance.  The geometry of the undercarriage ensures foolproof ground handling. Take-offs and landings are, in the words of the many pilots and instructors who fly the Gazelle, “too easy!”

Specifications

Wing Span	9.52m	31′3”
Chord	1.07m	3′6”
Chord (Including ailerons)	1.29m	4′3”
Wing Area	11.60m2	124.6ft2
Aspect Ratio	7.5:1	.
Length	5.60m	18′4.5”
Length (Wings Folded)	6.57m	21′6.5”
Width (Wings Folded)	2.40m	7′10.5”
Overall Height	2.43m	8′
Cabin Width	1.02m	3′4”
Wheelbase	1.40m	4′7”
Track	1.90m	6′3”
Tyre Size (Main Wheels)	15×6.00×6	4 ply
Tyre Size (Nose Wheel)	13×5.00×6	4ply
Empty Weight (approx)	310kg	682lbs
Max. Take Off Weight	520kg	1150lbs

Performance

Top Speed [TAS] (5000ft)	90 kts	167 kph
Cruise (75% at 5000 rpm)	85 kts	158 kph
Cruise (70% at 4800 rpm)	80 kts	146 kph
Loiter (50% at 4000 rpm)	50 kts	93 kph
Best Rate of Climb Speed	55 kts	103 kph
Best Angle Climb Speed	52 kts	96 kph
Stall Speed [IAS]	42 kts	77 kph
Take-off	110m	360 kph
Landing Ground Roll	90m	290 kph
Rate of Climb (Sea Level)	.	800 ft min
Service Ceiling	.	10,000 ft
Fuel Capacity (Usable)	51.75 litres	.
Fuel Flow (75% Power)	13.5 litres/hr	.
Fuel Flow (70% Power)	12.8 litres/hr	.
Fuel Flow (50% Power)	7.0 litres/hr	.
Range (70% Power)	323 nm (600 km)	.
Endurance (70% Power)	4.0 hours	.
Endurance (50% Power)	7.4 hours	.
Demonstrated X-wind	20 kts	.

Engine

Power Plant	4 Stroke ROTAX 912A
Maximum Horsepower	80 @ 5500 rpm
Propeller	68 x 48 inch, 2 Blade, Wooden