About Darling Downs Aero Club

The Darling Downs Aero Club has provided professional pilot training since 1946, training thousands of recreational and commercial pilots. The Club has built a reputation based on vision, leadership, commitment, empathy, teamwork and flexibility, giving the leading edge in the competitive job market by focussing on you and your individual needs. Our mission is to provide the highest quality aviation training available. All flight training is logged in aircraft, as opposed to the use of flight simulators. We believe a hands on approach provides the best testing ground for pilots of the future. [ More... ]

Aircraft:

Cessna 172SP: VH-WGL

Power & Speed Specifications

Horsepower: 180 hp
Normal Cruise Speed @ 75% Power: 125 kts
Range @ 75% Power: 525 nm
Rate of Climb at 5000': 600 fpm

Weight & Fuel Specifications

Max Weight T/O + LDG: 1156.6 kg
Basic Empty Weight: 779.4 kg
Fuel Capacity: 200 L
Fuel Burn @ 75% Power: 38 lph

Avionics

Cessna Nav II package with KMA28 Mode selector with audio input,
KFD550 Multi Functional Display,
KLN94 Moving Map Colour IFR Approach Approved GPS,
Dual KX155A Nav Com,
KT76 Digital transponder with Mode C,
KAP140 Dual Axis Autopilot with altitude pre-select and altitude alert.

Hire Rates

(Registered CPL training does not attract GST)
Member's Cash Rate: $191.00 per hour (wet hire/tacho) inc GST
Solo: $200.00 per hour (wet hire) ex GST
Dual: $280.00 per hour (wet hire) ex GST

Cessna 172SP: VH-TWB

Power & Speed Specifications

Horsepower: 180 hp
Normal Cruise Speed @ 75% Power: 120 kts
Range @ 75% Power: 525 nm
Rate of Climb at 5000': 730 fpm

Weight & Fuel Specifications

Max Weight T/O + LDG: 1156.6 kg
Basic Empty Weight: 798.9 kg
Fuel Capacity: 200 L
Fuel Burn @ 75% Power: 38 lph

Avionics

Cessna Nav III package with Garmin G1000 glass panel,
2 GDU1040 Colour Displays, 1 GMA1347 Audio Panel with audio input,
2 GIA63 Integrated avionics unit
GRS77 AHRS, GDC74A Air Data Computer, GEA71 Engine Monitor,
GTX33 Transponder,
KAP140 Dual Axis Autopilot with altitude pre-select and altitude alert.

Hire Rates

(Registered CPL training does not attract GST)
Member's Cash Rate: $201.00 per hour (wet hire/tacho) inc GST
Solo: $210.00 per hour (wet hire) ex GST
Dual: $290.00 per hour (wet hire) ex GST