An Australian ultra-light aircraft, the Bunyip, flown by its designer, Mr Tony Peters, a flying instructor from South Australia. The aircraft, which has a cruising speed of 65 knots, is used in rural areas for checking fences, stock, inspecting water supplies, and even for mustering. It has also been used in the fishing industry to spot schools of fish. Developed with a grant from the Australian Government, the Bunyip costs $8500. It has a wingspan of 9.3 metres and is 4.9 metres long. The Bunyip is easily manoeuvred at low speeds and can fly in winds of more than 20 knots.
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101An Australian ultra-light aircraft, the Bunyip, flown by its designer, Mr Tony Peters, a flying instructor from South Australia. The aircraft, which has a cruising speed of 65 knots, is used in rural areas for checking fences, stock, inspecting water supplies, and even for mustering. It has also been used in the fishing industry to spot schools of fish. Developed with a grant from the Australian Government, the Bunyip costs $8500. It has a wingspan of 9.3 metres and is 4.9 metres long. The Bunyip is easily manoeuvred at low speeds and can fly in winds of more than 20 knots. Press, 5 November 1984, Page 24
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