AESL Airtourer
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  • Probably not the 1st 2 seat side by side aircraft designed with a central 'stick' but one of the 1st with a 'square hand grip' version.

  • Easy to fly from both seats due to the central stick design and arm rest.

  • When fitted with a 150 hp engine - was a reasonable trainer in aerobatics. It also gave a fair amount extra ground speed for long distance/cruising.

  • Had central mounted ashtray above the panel (with a non spring-loaded top). Pre flight checks always included emptying the ashtray before aeros....

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