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Auster J5 Project
This 1943 Auster J5 came in for new paintwork and an interior refurbishment.
Ultimate Aero
Oct 4, 20221 min read
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Piper Super Cub Restoration
This Piper Super Cub came in for major restoration and mods. Now with new fabric, paint & interior, upgraded avionics & engine overhaul.
Ultimate Aero
Aug 31, 20221 min read
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Cessna 172R Total Refurbishment
This project saw a 1970s Cessna 172 with a total refurbishment including airframe, windows, engine, upholstery and avionics.
Ultimate Aero
Jul 11, 20221 min read
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Farewell WACO
Today we said goodbye to the 1938 WACO after 14 years with us.
Ultimate Aero
Jun 17, 20221 min read
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Piper Cub Special Project
This Piper Cub Special has come in for a major refurbishment with a complete fabric replacement and painting to be undertaken.
Ultimate Aero
May 30, 20221 min read
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Yak 50 Engine Upgrade
This Yak-50 came in for a new engine. Upgrading from 360hp to a 435hp engine. It now has amazing performance.
Ultimate Aero
May 27, 20221 min read
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F1 Harmon Rocket
F1 Harmon Rocket tail dragger, was rescued from the big floods in Murwillumbah in March 2022 and is now being cleaned and repaired.
Ultimate Aero
May 27, 20221 min read
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WACO Restoration
The WACO restoration was completed in 2011. This 1938 WACO holds a very special place in Australian history.
Ultimate Aero
Sep 21, 20201 min read
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Spitfire Project
Completed in 2011. The first 3/4 scale spitfire we built. Not a bad effort hey!
One very happy customer!
Ultimate Aero
Jul 31, 20201 min read
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Saratoga Refurbishment Project
This Saratoga came in for a total refurbishment. New paint and new interior.
Ultimate Aero
Nov 26, 20191 min read
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Beechcraft Staggerwing Restoration
Nigel Arnot started to restore this beautiful Staggerwing aircraft back in 2001. It has since been sold to someone who is completing it.
Ultimate Aero
Dec 4, 20181 min read
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RV Project
This RV had extensive repair work to the wings, canopy, forward section of fuselage undercarriage and engine.
Ultimate Aero
Sep 29, 20181 min read
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