The Five Percent Flying Club operates G-AWUZ, a Cessna F172H out of Shoreham. Booking via Internet and good availability despite having 20 members in the group (average 100-150 hrs per year total across the group). Aircraft is hangered.
The aircraft was built in 1969 (serial number 172-0587) and has around 5230TT airframe, increasing through regular use. The engine is a Continental O-300D 145HP overhauled and zero-timed Nov 2009. The propeller is a McCauley 1C172CM7653 fitted Nov 2017.
Recent new interior with leather seats and new belts.
Complete bare-metal strip and respray, winter 2020.
G-AWUZ is IFR equipped with recently upgraded (8.33 compliant) kit:
Com/Nav 1 Garmin GNC255A with Loc/GS
Com/Nav 2 Garmin GNC255A with Loc
DME King KR64
ADF King KR 87
Mode Transponder Garmin GTX330 with Altitude encoder
Audio panel Garmin GMA340
Portable GPS Garmin GPS495
Portable PLB Fastfind 220
SkyEcho 2 ADS-B conspicuity device.
Go to Pictures to see the installed equipment and aircraft interior.
Monthly charge is £100 to cover insurance, hangarage and parking. Hourly charge is £40 dry and invoiced monthly. Fuel consumption is around 30 litres per hour depending on mission. Landing fees, any Nav charges and fuel are paid by members at the time.
The 5% Flying Club 