• Cheapest Available Professional Training Aircraft
• Robust
• 2 year 1000 hr warranty on all DWA manufactured components.
• Designed and Built for Training.
• Variety of uses from Abinitio to NVFR and Instructor training.
• Utility category, which allows for spinning.
• Suitable for Circuit, Local and Nav Training.
• Modular Construction
• The Boomerang can be disassembled in sections for ease of service and repairs.

Airframe

In securing major partner Aerostaff, the entire airframe purposely designed to be modular for ease of production and maintenance, is being entirely fabricated in Melbourne prior to being delivered to Kingaroy in Queensland for assembly. Finished in the highest quality two-pack paint for maximum protection, the all-metal skin coverings are of lightning protection 6061-T6 material offering the highest corrosion resistance.

Aerostaff guarantees to underwrite all spare parts.

A 4130 tubular steel frame cockpit cage surrounds the occupants affording 12g forward protection, roll-over and side intrusion protection. The wing is a lightweight single span construction with a fatigue life of 19,500 hours, utilizing a wide range of lift and drag that produces optimum lift for quick high performance take-offs, and maximum drag for slow, short field landings.

For durability and strength, all control surfaces are built from solid steel with aviation grade bolts and nuts. Multistage Electric Flaps ensuring smooth, effective airflow with 40° flap deflection producing an impressive 43 knot stall speed at gross weight. Integral wing tanks allow a range of Brisbane to Sydney with reserves.

Powerplant

The choice of using a 118hp O-235 Textron Lycoming engine for the Boomerang was an obvious one. Widely recognized as the most reliable piston engine in the world, the Lycoming offers peace of mind and total dependability, with a manufacture recommended 2400 hour TBO. An optional 125hp with a TBO of 1800 hrs is available upon request.

This direct drive, carburetted engine will provide years of painless operation. The larger 160hp 0-320 Lycoming engine will be fitted as an option for the full IFR version, with a variable pitch proeller and CSU.

Cabin

Particular attention has been paid to the design of the Boomerang cabin, to ensure maximum possible space, visibility, strength, ventilation, noise reduction and comfort. The cockpit enjoys greater headroom and width than a Piper Tomahawk or a Cessna 152. Pilot and passenger access is by dual strong hinged cabin doors designed to tolerate extensive use and punishment, whilst maintaining the generous all-round visibility through a choice of night rated lightly coloured windscreens; in clear, blue or bronze.

The fully adjustable deep upholstered seats match those of any airline business class, offering supreme comfort on long navigation flights, with user-friendly four point harnesses tested to 26g fitted as standard. A baggage compartment behind the seats allows up to 20kg of luggage to be stored.

Controls Through popular demand the dual yoke system of controls has been adopted, stainless steel elevator and aileron cables, and push rods for flaps. The nose wheel is steered by dual rudder pedals, each with hydraulically actuated toe brakes. An independent parking brake is also fitted. The popular quadrant style throttle and mixture lever assembly is used, allowing finite control inputs during operation. Instruments & Avionics Only the best quality & the most reliable and trusted brands are found in a Boomerang cockpit. The Basic model includes all instruments necessary for Day VFR flight. To reflect the training environment in which the Boomerang will operate, a comprehensive instrument and avionics package has been incorporated as displayed below. Airline trainer The Airline Trainer option includes a Full EFIS Cockpit which is fully certified and specifically designed to reflect the cockpit of a modern airliner. Instrument List Whitney Boomerang Instrument / Avionics Package

Landing gear

A robust, fixed, spring steel main undercarriage fitted directly to the underside of the wing allows maximum track width, and shorter, lighter legs, whilst the nose gear is a heavy duty nitrogen oil-filled oleo leg fitted purposely to absorb vibration and maintain control at speed over rough airstrips.

Electrical system

The electrical system is 12v DC providing sufficient power for frequent, reliable engine starts.

Certification

The Whitney Boomerang is certified to CASA FAR 23 Certification.

Specifications & features at a glance