About Sport Aviation Academy

Sport Aviation Academy is a fully accredited RAAus flying school run by Chief Flying Instructor Glenn Hawser and administrated on the ground by Nikki Hawser in the office. We're here to help you join the fun and share the satisfying experience that is Sport Aviation.

Chief Flying Instructor Glenn Hawser has over 30 years of aviation experience with over 3000 hours flying & gliding experience.

We are a Western Australian family owned and run business. A great team of husband and wife with three young daughters. We moved to Wyalkatchem to offer you a first rate flying school, open spaces and a friendly country experience. 

To find out more about the instructors at Sport Aviation Academy, go to our Instructors page.

From all of us at Sport Aviation Academy we wish you all the best in your future flying endeavours.

What Aircraft Do You Operate?

 

• We operate the Jabiru J230, a high performance Light Sport Aircraft powered by a 3.3 litre four stroke engine with cruise speed of around 120 knots.

Aircraft Specifications

The following are general details for the aircraft model. For details on the aircraft operated at Sport Aviation Academy, refer to the Flight Manual for the individual aircraft.

Jabiru J-230D

Engine	Jabiru 3300cc, 120hp, 6cyl 4 stroke
Propeller	2 Blade Fixed Pitch, Wooden/Composite
Cruise (@75%)	120kts
Climb rate (sea level)	700ft/min
Stall at Gross Weight
- Full flap	40kts
- Clean	45 ts
Empty Weight	370kg
Maximum Weight	600kg
Fuel Capacity	135L (tanks in wings)
Fuel consumption	20L/h

 

 

Conversions From General Aviation And Gliding

Tired of rising Airport Landing Fees? Are you sick of being stuck in cluttered skies, flying over the same old scenery? 

It’s time to try something new.

• Friendlier Atmosphere
• Cheaper
• More Fun
• Less Regulated
• Safer

Facilities Available

• Office building with aircon, fridge, microwave
• Separate air-conditioned instruction rooms
• On-site toilets
  (part of RFDS transfer station)
• Internet access
  (bring your own laptop)
• Town facilities:
  • Shops inc. newsagent
  • Pool
  • Roadhouse