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23/10/2026

🌿 Bush Aircraft
Choosing the right aircraft starts with where you want to go.
Larger tyres can help on rougher ground, while short take-off and landing capability opens up options for suitable shorter strips. Baggage space and fuel consumption matter too, especially when you’re packing for a weekend away.
Swipe through these five, then explore the full listings via the link in our bio.

📍 Where would you take your next bush aircraft?

21/10/2026

This is what it’s all about! 🙌🛩️

Meet Phil and his KFA Explorer!

Phil had a dream of owning his own bush plane, flying from his property and having the freedom to head off on an adventure whenever he liked.

We recently helped Phil find his KFA Explorer, and it’s pretty rewarding seeing that dream become a reality!

For us, aviation is about so much more than just flying aeroplanes. It’s about the places you can go, the people you meet and the adventures along the way.

Congratulations, Phil! We can’t wait to see where your new toy takes you! 👏

19/10/2026

Is the Cessna 180 the ultimate four-seat bush plane? 🤔🛩️

We recently collected this beautiful Cessna 180 for its owner and have been giving it a little TLC ahead of bringing it to market.

With plenty of power, a useful load and the ability to get into some pretty interesting places, it’s not hard to see why these aircraft have such a loyal following.

But is there a better four-seat taildragger out there?

Keen to hear your thoughts! 👇

18/10/2026

2020 Steen Skybolt – 360HP Radial-Powered Biplane! 🔥✈️

Open cockpit. Radial engine. 360 horsepower. Does flying get much more exciting than this? 👀

Meet VH-SBX, a 2020 Steen Skybolt that brings together the unmistakable sound of a radial engine, classic biplane styling and serious aerobatic potential.

With just 37 hours total time, this experimental aerobatic aircraft offers a flying experience that's anything but ordinary.

⚫️ 360HP M14P radial engine 💪
⚫️ Just 37 hours total time ⏱️
⚫️ PZL two-blade constant-speed propeller ⚙️
⚫️ Classic open-cockpit biplane design ✈️
⚫️ Seven-point Ho**er harnesses for both occupants 🔒
⚫️ Brunton Streamline flying wires 🔧
⚫️ ICOM 200 radio 📻

From the roar of the radial on start-up to the wind rushing past the open cockpit, the Skybolt is all about experiencing aviation in its most exhilarating form.

Two wings. Nine cylinders. 360 horsepower. One seriously exciting aircraft. 🔥

Expressions of Interest are now open!

Explore the full listing and submit your expression of interest here: https://sticknrudder.com.au/listing/steen-skybolt/ 🔗

16/10/2026

1959 Cessna 180B Skywagon 🔥✈️

Classic Skywagon character. Modern capability. Built for adventure. 🌄

This beautifully restored 1959 Cessna 180B, VH-TPG, combines everything pilots love about the legendary Skywagon with an impressive list of upgrades, modern avionics and serious cross-country capability.

⚫️ 230HP Continental O-470-K 💪
⚫️ Only 267.8 hours since engine overhaul ⚙️
⚫️ Approx. 125–135 KTAS cruise 💨
⚫️ 290L long-range fuel tanks ⛽
⚫️ Garmin GNX 375 with ADS-B In/Out 🖥️
⚫️ TruTrak Vizion two-axis autopilot 🎯
⚫️ P-Ponk reinforced landing gear boxes 🔧
⚫️ Extended carbon-fibre baggage compartment 🎒

With vortex generators, Hoerner wingtips, reinforced landing gear and a thoughtfully upgraded cabin, this isn't just a beautifully restored classic — it's a Skywagon equipped for serious touring and adventure.

Whether you're heading across the country or exploring remote airstrips, VH-TPG offers the perfect blend of performance, practicality and legendary tailwheel character.

A classic Skywagon with all the right upgrades. Where would you take it? 👀✈️

Explore the full listing, specifications and asking price here: https://sticknrudder.com.au/listing/1959-cessna-180b/🔗

14/10/2026

1945 Auster Mk VD ✈️🇬🇧

Some aircraft have history. This one has a story worth telling. 👀

From serving with the Royal Air Force to playing a role in one of Australia's most famous search and rescue stories, VH-ARX is far more than just another vintage taildragger.

Beautifully restored and with remarkably low total time, this 1945 Auster Mk VD offers a rare combination of history, character and classic flying.

⚫️ Genuine 1945 ex-RAF aircraft 🎖️
⚫️ Just 2,025.9 hours total time since new ⏱️
⚫️ 145HP de Havilland Gipsy Major ⚙️
⚫️ Extensive restoration completed around 2023 ✨
⚫️ Approx. $95,000 invested in restoration 🔧
⚫️ Unique four-seat configuration 💺
⚫️ Approx. 90-knot cruise 💨

One of the most fascinating chapters in this aircraft's history came in 1960, when it was flown during the search for four-year-old Steven Walls — the remarkable rescue that inspired the famous Australian song Little Boy Lost.

With its distinctive blue and silver finish, beautifully restored airframe and over 80 years of aviation heritage, VH-ARX represents a wonderful opportunity to own a genuine piece of flying history.

Don't just admire aviation history. Become part of its next chapter. ✈️

Explore the full listing and remarkable history of this aircraft here: https://sticknrudder.com.au/listing/1945-auster-mk-vd/ 🔗

12/10/2026

1946 Aeronca 11BC Chief – PRICE REDUCED! 🔥✈️

Classic tailwheel flying just got a whole lot more affordable! 👀

This beautifully restored 1946 Aeronca 11BC Chief has just had a $10,000 PRICE REDUCTION — NOW ONLY $60,000 AUD! 💥

Combining vintage charm with economical running costs and modern touches, this Chief is ready for its next owner to enjoy some proper stick-and-rudder flying.

⚫️ Full restoration completed in 2022 ✨
⚫️ Continental O-200 engine ⚙️
⚫️ Only 54 hrs since top overhaul 🔧
⚫️ Approx. 80-knot cruise 💨
⚫️ Just 20 L/hr fuel burn ⛽
⚫️ Garmin G5 AHRS & aera 660 🖥️
⚫️ Nearly 300 trouble-free hours since restoration ✅

With new fabric, a beautifully refreshed suede interior and a proven track record since restoration, this Chief offers everything you need for relaxed weekend adventures.

At just $60,000 AUD, this could be your ticket to classic tailwheel ownership. 🌅✈️

Don't miss this price reduction! View the full listing here: https://sticknrudder.com.au/listing/1946-aeronca-11bc-chief/ 🔗

10/10/2026

Groppo Trail Project – Approx. 90% Complete 🔧✈️

Most of the build is already done — now it just needs someone to finish the job. 👀
This Groppo Trail project offers a serious head start for anyone wanting to get into an amateur-built aircraft without beginning with boxes of parts and hundreds of hours of construction ahead.

⚫️ Approximately 90% complete 🛠️
⚫️ Rotax 912 engine included ⚙️
⚫️ Built under SAAA supervision ✅
⚫️ Fuselage, wings & tailplane completed ✈️
⚫️ Interior already completed 💺
⚫️ Folding-wing design for easy storage 🔧
⚫️ Engine cowling & wing support frames included 📦

With a new build potentially exceeding $90,000 once engine, avionics, propeller and finishing costs are considered, there’s already a significant amount of time, work and equipment invested in this project.

The next owner gets to handle the enjoyable final stages — finish the build, choose the avionics and propeller, select the paint scheme and make it their own.

Most of the hard work is done. Now it’s time to bring it across the finish line. 🤝✈️

See the full project, what's included and asking price here:

https://sticknrudder.com.au/listing/groppo-trail-project-approximately-90-complete/🔗

08/10/2026

1946 Aeronca 11BC Chief ✈️✨

Sometimes the best flying is also the simplest.

This beautifully restored Aeronca 11BC Chief delivers exactly what classic tailwheel flying is all about — light controls, economical running and pure stick-and-rudder fun.

⚫️ Comprehensive restoration completed in 2022 ✨
⚫️ Continental O-200 engine ⚙️
⚫️ Only 54 hrs since top overhaul 🔧
⚫️ Approx. 80-knot cruise 💨
⚫️ Around 20 L/hr fuel burn ⛽
⚫️ Garmin G5 AHRS & aera 660 🖥️
⚫️ Nearly 300 trouble-free hours since restoration ✅

With new fabric, refreshed structure, new suede interior and modern touches in the panel, this Chief blends 1940s character with practical everyday flying.

Perfect for those sunset flights, breakfast runs and weekends spent simply enjoying the reason we all started flying in the first place. 🌅

Classic tailwheel flying doesn’t get much more charming than this. Where would you take it? 👀✈️

See the full listing, specifications and asking price here: https://sticknrudder.com.au/listing/1946-aeronca-11bc-chief/ 🔗

06/10/2026

1962 Cessna 185 Skywagon 🔥✈️

There’s a reason the 185 has become one of the most sought-after bush aircraft ever built. 🌄

VH-KVW is a well-presented Cessna 185 Skywagon that has benefited from extensive recent work — combining the legendary capability of the 185 with a refreshed interior and exterior.

⚫️ Continental IO-520D power 💪
⚫️ 398.4 hrs since factory overhaul ⚙️
⚫️ Hartzell three-blade prop — just 1 hr since overhaul 🔧
⚫️ Full tailplane rebuild 🛩️
⚫️ Full SIDS completed ✅
⚫️ New full interior, paint & tyres ✨
⚫️ RAC four-point front harnesses 💺

Whether it’s touring, remote strips or loading up for the next adventure, the Skywagon reputation speaks for itself — and this one has had some significant work already taken care of.

A proper Skywagon, ready for its next chapter. Where would you take it? 👀🌄

See the full listing, specifications and asking price here: https://sticknrudder.com.au/listing/1962-cessna-185-skywagon/ 🔗

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Caboolture, QLD
4510

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