G-SFTZ SHARE SALES
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Share sale information
Tango Zulu is a two seat Slingsby Firefly T67M with a 160 hp fuel-injected Lycoming AEIO320 engine and three-blade constant-speed propeller. The fuel-injected engine with inverted fuel and oil systems allows the aircraft to perform aerobatics. A new 3 blade MT-propeller was installed in 2020 improving performance.
We have installed Sky echo with headset audio via a new Trig radio allowing integration with Sky Demon. We have also recently installed additional wing-tip strobe lights. In 2024 the mainplane was fully stripped and resprayed.
The group has been established for over three decades and is located at Leeds East Airport. G-SFTZ was bought in 2013 to replace our previous Firefly, G-BIOW. We have an on line booking system and great availability. This website provides a wealth of information to the members.
Share cost information:
There are ten share holders in the group.
Please note that the information on this website is the master reference for prices and operating costs, any other adverisment may be out of date.
The monthly standing and hourly charges (wet) are available on application.
Eligibility.
All share owners must have a PPL, CPL or LAPL license with more than 100 hours PIC and no accidents in last 5 years. Lower hours pilots would be considered on a case by case basis and may be subject to an additional insurance premium. Share owners must be a member of Leeds East to fly the aircraft.
FAQ:
What is the availability like?
Excellent ! Typical usage 100 hrs per year – usually 1 hr duration flights.
Can I block book ahead?
We limit forward bookings to two sessions ahead to maintain good availability. Exceptions can be requested. The group rules allow any member to book the plane for the whole weekend twice in a year. Availability in the week is usually very good.
What are the aircraft hours?
Airframe hrs are circa 5,100 . The engine had a full overhaul carried out by Multi flight in Leeds. Completed May 2019. The propeller was new at Jan 2021.
Aeros capability?
They type is fully aerobatic +6 -3G. However we restrict this to gentle manouvers not exceeding +4 and -2G to preserve the airframe and reduce fatigue.
Conversion to T67M?
We require all new group members to carry out a conversion / differences flight with an instructor. Pilots should also maintain a 60 day currency.
Interested ?
If you would like an informal chat about joining the group please use the "contact us" tab at the top of this page. We will quickly get back to you and happily meet at the Church Fenton flying club to discuss the aircraft and your flying experience.