AFA Aircraft
Piper J-3 "Cub"
"The plane that taught the nation to fly" - Great warm weather, open door flying, 85 horsepower upgrade for the "bigger folks"!
Used for: Basic tailwheel training, spin training and ski flying (seasonal).
1958 Piper Super Cub
This 160 horsepower, Dakota Cub Slotted Wing Super Cub was custom built with lightness, safety and performance as the main objectives, as well as being able to launch similar to a space vehicle!
Used for: Initial tailwheel, advanced tailwheel, bush flying courses and ski flying (seasonal).
Alpha 160A
This fabulous light aerobatic airplane aimed at flight training came to us from New Zealand where it was the manufacturer’s demo plane. Very tough (+6g / -3g) and maneuverable yet easy to fly with excellent handling characteristics, it is arguably one of the best platforms to train in.
Used for: Spin training, upset prevention and recovery training, and basic aerobatics.
1943 Boeing Stearman
This recently restored biplane is the pride of the AFA fleet.
Used for: Advanced tailwheel and high-performance endorsement. Seasonal, dual only.
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DHC-1 Chipmunk
The Chipmunk is often referred to as "The poor man's Spitfire" due to its agile and delightful handling characteristics, it was widely used by many air forces during the post war years.
Used for: Tailwheel training and basic aerobatics.