Club Aircraft

VH-DJR is the club’s Piper Warrior PA-28-161. 

DJR

It is available for hire only to Associate and Full members. To obtain access for booking DJR you need to seek approval to use the aircraft by sending your current AFR and medical certificate to our DJR coordinator (see below).  The aircraft booking screen is only visible to approved hirers.

DJR can be used for private hire and AFRs. The aircraft is not insured for ab-initio training.

VH-DJR is the club’s Piper Warrior PA-28-161. 

It is available for hire only to Associate and Full members. To obtain access for booking DJR you need to seek approval to use the aircraft by sending your current AFR and medical certificate to our DJR coordinator (see below).  The aircraft booking screen is only visible to approved hirers.

DJR can be used for private hire and AFRs. The aircraft is not insured for ab-initio training.

New Hourly Rates plus a variable Fuel Levy apply to all flight hours from 1 April 2026.

Fuel Levy– from 1 Apr 26

  • Applies to all flights includes any pre-purchased hours remaining.
  • Based on the billed hours as per the VDO and log sheets.
  • Reference Base Rate: $3.00 per litre at YSEN
  • Adjustment with AVGAS price: Levy of $4.00 for each 10cents or part thereof above the Reference Base Rate.

As an example if AVGAS price is between $3.71 to $3.80 per litre then the Fuel Levy is $32.00 per hour as per the VDO.

If you have plans to fly out of region then please discuss the Fuel Levy with Jamie in advance.

DJR Hourly Rates– from 1 Apr 2026

DJR Rate TypeCurrent Hourly RateNew Hourly Rate from 1 Apr
Associate Member – ad hoc$280$330
Full Member – ad hoc $260$300
Full Member – Bulk Purchase $235$260

Bulk Purchased hours are to be used within a 12 month period.

If you have any maintenance concerns about DJR – please let us know.

Contact: Matt Haunold

Email –  djr@sabc.org.au
Phone – 0430 460 041

Last updated 6 Sep 2026