Introduced in 2004, the aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft. Designed for STOL operations in the Australian outback and cattle mustering, the Hornet STOL features a strut-braced high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft is made from aluminium all-metal construction. Its 8.9 m (29.2 ft) span wing employs flaps and is supported by V-struts with jury struts. Standard engines available are the 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS, 115 hp (86 kW) Rotax 914, but the 110 hp (82 kW) Rotec R2800 radial engine or the 150 hp (112 kW) Lycoming O-320 four-stroke powerplants can be fitted. Tundra tires are usually fitted for off-airport operations. The fuselage has been tailored for big pilots. It is 1100mm (42 inches) wide and 1200mm (48 inches) high internally, fitted with large windscreen and 3 removable doors / emergency exits. The cargo area is very large and can be loaded with up to 35kg (93pounds). Variants. AAK Flamingo AAK Bushman AAK Hornet Cub
