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VH-LAT — Van's Aircraft RV-9A

A superbly equipped, full-metal Van's RV-9A — one of the newest and most affordable aircraft available for member private hire at Jandakot Airport.

VH-LAT, the club's Van's RV-9A, in formation flight over Western Australia
VH-LAT Van's RV-9A in flight near Jandakot
VH-LAT Van's RV-9A parked at Jandakot Airport
VH-LAT's glass cockpit panel with large-screen Dynon SkyView

Specifications

Model Van's Aircraft RV-9A (kit-built)
Registration VH-LAT (VH registered)
Cruise speed 140 knots
MTOW 794 kg
Usable weight 312 kg
Airframe Full metal, with Sensenich metal propeller
Engine Lycoming O-320
Based at Jandakot Airport (YPJT), Perth, Western Australia
Cost See the hire rates

Use

Day VFR — private flying, travel and recreational use by experienced member pilots (club check-out required). UFC does not offer flight training or hours building, and does not hire to trainee pilots.

Operating restrictions

  • Aerobatics NOT permitted

Features

  • Large-screen Dynon SkyView glass cockpit with integrated EFIS/EMS and moving-map GPS
  • ADS-B IN/OUT integrated traffic system with Garmin GTX335 transponder (EB1)
  • Angle-of-attack sensors
  • Two-axis autopilot
  • Sliding glass canopy for excellent all-round vision
  • Plush interior
  • Aithre Shield CO sensor

Getting checked out to fly VH-LAT

Before your check flight in VH-LAT, please review the handling notes and complete the checkout quiz. The instructor or check pilot will review your answers during the checkout process.

Helpful videos for getting familiar with the panel: