Aero.V.Australia Pty Ltd trading as Just Plane Passions is passionate about the development and maintenance of a vibrant and viable Recreational Aviation industry.
The Team
Kenneth Sydney Garland is Director and CEO of Aero. V. Australia. Dianne Marie Garland is Company Secretary.
The Directors of Aero. V. Australia have over 40 years experience in serving the Australian aviation industry.
The Company has, and utilises it’s Quality Assurance Policy Manual in it’s operation. This manual is based on AS/NZS ISO: 9000 requirements to meet both CASA and VETAB requirements. The Company is an equal opportunity employer without favour to race, creed, age or gender.
The Company has been operating for over 10 years providing Aeroskills Training, Manufacturing, Maintenance and Marketing Management expertise to the aviation industry.
From time to time, and when specific skills are required, the Company is able to draw upon a considerable number of experienced people through established strategic alliances and working arrangements.
The companies new, modern facility at Illawarra Regional Airport, just south of Sydney, has become the centre for all forms of sport and recreational aviation activities including amateur built, ultralight and microlight.
Business Concept
Aero.V.Australia’s business strategy is based on a three-pronged approach.
1 Production:
Aero. V. Australia is the holder of the Type Acceptance Certificate for the Sadler Vampire issued by the Australian Civil Aviation Authority, is responsible for the ongoing airworthiness program and has established a production line to manufacture the single seat Sadler Vampire SV-2 aircraft for Australian and Overseas markets. The Aircraft has previously been manufactured and has established a ‘cult’ following worldwide. The aircraft has its own owner‘s website. Production improvements will be introduced and upgrade kits offered to existing operators of the aircraft. The aircraft is also undergoing a re-engine programme that will offer additional performance and reliability. This new engine will be offered as a production alternative and retrofit.
Once production of the single seat aircraft has been established the Company will develop the prototype of its two-seat training and touring aircraft. A considerable number of production drawings have already been completed and a concept prototype has already been built. The two-seat training and touring market is considerably greater than the single seat market with many thousands of aircraft produced each year.
It is planned that the single seat Sadler Vampire will eventually be made available in Kit form.
The company also operates a maintenance and modification facility in support of the Vampire and other recreational aircraft, as well as being distributor for HKS Engines and Bolly propellors.
2 Training:
Workshops and seminars are conducted for amateur builders of aircraft in such subjects as basic sheet metal, wood fabrication, fabric covering, welding, fibreglass techniques and finishing. These are short-term courses comprising 10 to 12 attendees.
One day Pilot Maintenance courses are regularly conducted for owners and pilots who wish to carry out basic maintenance on their aircraft. Each course usually comprises 10 to 12 attendees and their aircraft.
Home study manuals are offered to aircraft tradespeople in order to pass their Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAME) exams.
The facility is also the centre for microlight and ultralight pilot training.
3 Spare Parts & Equipment:
Aero. V. is able to offer amateur builders and recreational aircraft owners spare parts and equipment, through its established supply chain, at very competitive prices.
