Photograph:
D & C Boomerang prototype VH-AYN (c/n DBO 0096001 PP) in 2000 (Tony Arbon)
Country of origin:
Australia
Description:
Two-seat light sport and training aircraft
Power Plant:
One 75 kw (100 hp) GP92 four-cylinder, four-stroke, engine
Specifications:
- TBA
History:
The Boomerang was a fairly new aircraft to the Australian scene, being developed by the D & C Aircraft Company of Glamorganvale, QLD. This Company had previously been involved in the design and development of the Cricket and Kingfisher ultralights, as well as two powered hang-glider designs for the recreational market.
The Boomerang was a two-seat, side-by-side, trainer or recreational aircraft utilising a high wing and tailwheel undercarriage. It was built of steel tubular framework with fabric covering. The prototype VH-AYN (c/n DCBO 0096001 PP) was first registered to the manufacturer on 9 February 2000 and was the result of eight years of design and development. Finished in a burgundy and white colour scheme, it featured nose art showing a young lady titled ‘Good Golly Miss Molly’.
The aircraft was described as “a delight to fly”. Initial plans were for the production of aircraft at the Company’s facility complete and ready to fly, and later to provide kits for a kit-built variant suitable for amateur construction. By mid 2006 it was stated orders had been received for 24 examples for recreational use, and some interest was being shown from overseas.
Two engines were to be made available, the GP92 producing 80 kw (100 hp) and the Australian-built RG2000, which had greater torque and also produced 80 kw (100 hp). As at early 2018 no further aircraft were known to have been completed and registered.