LAST FEW SHARES REMAIN - £9,995
Manchester Barton (EGCB)

A rare chance to join one of the most established and best-equipped microlight groups at Barton - now a two-aircraft syndicate, so you can pick the right machine for your trip:

•⁠ ⁠G-SPCT "Spectre" - Skyleader 400 Sport - £45/hour dry (delivery late July 2026)
•⁠ ⁠G-GHST "Ghost" - Ikarus C42C - £30/hour dry (in service since July 2023)

THE SKYLEADER - glass-cockpit, low-wing, brand new
A sophisticated cross-country machine. Rotax 912 ULS (100 hp), E-prop Durandel, BRS whole-aircraft parachute, Kanardia Nesis IV 10.1" with Kliky controller, Kanardia autopilot, electric flaps and trim, Beringer brakes, Rosetta FX with onboard 5G router, Trig radio with SkyDemon integration and Trig transponder with certified GPS source. 600kg MTOW.
Watch an independent video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXoHYYZ7_K8

THE IKARUS - high-wing, capable, great value
A proven C42C in excellent condition. Rotax 912 ULS (100 hp), Helix 3-blade prop, BRS, electric flaps and trim, Beringer brakes, LED lighting, Rosetta FX with onboard 5G router, Kanardia Horis EFIS, Kanardia Indu hybrid instruments, Trig radio with SkyDemon integration and Trig transponder with certified GPS source. 560kg MTOW. Regularly serviced and housed in the new Hangar 2. In the last two years alone it's flown to Scotland, East Anglia, Sandown and the south coast.

THE GROUP
Our group started over twenty years ago. In that time we've upgraded our aircraft three times and now own our fourth outright - a C42C that's less than three years old. We're committed to professional maintenance and ongoing improvement, and a single monthly fee of £66.11 covers all fixed costs.

This year we're expanding from one aircraft to two, adding the brand-new Skyleader (on order since November, arriving late July). To support it, the syndicate is growing from 15 members to 27 - broadening what's on offer and further improving availability across both aircraft. Hourly rates are set to optimise utilisation, build group reserves against the unexpected and fund future upgrades, and are reviewed at every AGM.

WHO WE ARE
Our members come from all backgrounds:
•⁠ ⁠Trainee pilots who secured a place ahead of their licence, ready to fly two modern aircraft once they pass their GST
•⁠ ⁠Newly qualified pilots - there's no minimum hour requirement unlike some other syndicates
•⁠ ⁠Former Group A owners who now fly for a fraction of the cost - or far more for the same money, valuing the short-strip performance that opens up airfields a heavier, faster aircraft simply can't reach
•⁠ ⁠Pilots of older 450kg microlights who wanted to enter the new world of modern 600kg light sport microlights (LSM)
•⁠ ⁠Renters who've swapped flying school rates for the benefits of co-ownership
•⁠ ⁠Active instructors flying purely for their own enjoyment
•⁠ ⁠Retired airline pilots keeping their hand in with something fun and modern

THE NUMBERS
Renting a Cessna 152 typically costs around £200/hour wet. Factor in fuel at today's prices and the Ikarus works out at roughly £51/hour and the Skyleader at around £74/hour - about a quarter to a third of the cost per hour.

IN-HOUSE TRAINING
With two qualified instructors in the group, differences training and revalidation training can be arranged directly within the syndicate - no more waiting for a slot with a busy flying school. And following the CAA's licensing simplification, 11 of the 12 hours needed to revalidate a PPL(A), LAPL(A) or NPPL SEP rating can now be flown in a microlight.

A GENUINE ASSET
Shares in well-run groups like ours have historically held or grown in value, and have typically sold quickly when members needed to move on. Your circumstances may change - you're not locked in.

If you'd like to join one of the most established and well-equipped groups at Barton, get in touch to find out more!

Half share at £6000 and quarter share at £3000.
Well maintained by the same owners since imported in 1972.
C90 engine CL prop
Trig TY96 radio
New mechanical fuel pump, starter clutch & battery + electric fuel pump fitted.
500 hr Magneto inspection done
5720 total airframe hours
220 engine hours since rebuild.
Permit to November 2026
All wood and fabric in excellent condition as a brief walk round will confirm.
Tailwheel experience desirable.
£90:00 per month standing charge (for 25% share)
I anticipate the hourly rate to be in the region of £50:00 wet
Uses 20 Ltr / hour on Avgas but may consider changing to Mogas. (115 Litre tank)

AUSTER Mk5D (mod)
Built 1945 with interesting history
Airframe 1440hrs
Engine Gipsy Major 1C 1334hrs
Reconditioned mags
Hercules prop
Permit to July 2025
All TNS compliant
Belly tank
Possible spares package
£21500 ono


Duncan 07973330393 / dunchambers999@gmail.com
Michael 07540330464 / mike.farrelly@me.com

Flexible IFR travelling machine. 230hp, constant speed prop, 130 kts, 1043 lbs useful load, 5 hours endurance + reserves. Barton to Paris or Rotterdam inside 3 hours with 4 adults + bags. 75 usg tanks. Garmin G5, GNS430W, GNS430, DME, ADF, Mode S, Engine Monitor, basic autopilot, portable oxygen, lifejackets, raft, electric tug. Goboko booking system, instructor-run group. Only £500 deposit, £160 per month, £175 per hour inc VAT, although small increase under discussion to contribute to certain upgrades.

1. Aircraft built 2009
2. Engine 1300 hours
3. 3 Bladed VP propeller
4. 105 knots @ 15 litres per hour (unleaded E5 Petrol)
5. £8500 per share
6. £75 per hour wet. If unleaded petrol comes down from its present price we will reduce the hourly rate.
7. £75 per month.
8. We have £16000 in the engine fund which is very healthy considering we have only been established for nearly four years.
9. There are two shares available.
10. Minimum experience is 100 hours.

Glass Cockpit, Reupholstered Cherokee 180.

Shares available.

GAYEF is an ex-Hamble College of Air Training PA28-180 Cherokee - a great example of a 1970s classic. There are currently 3 shares for sale. Based at Manchester Barton Aerodrome,
the aircraft is in good condition and has been well looked after with excellent availability.

The aircraft group has based instructors with authority to deliver SEP renewal, IR, glass cockpit conversions, Night Ratings and CPL instruction in the aircraft.

The group is extremely friendly, touring is encouraged, and an online booking system is utilised and there is no hour requirement.

The aircraft:
• 9092 airframe hours
• 1100 hours since last engine overhaul
• £150pm*
• £150ph* (wet)

*Fees are increased for 2026 only, from January 2027 shall revert to £100ph.

The aircraft is equipped with a full 'glass' avionics suite and went through an upholstery upgrade in the summer of 2025. The aircraft is fitted with:
• Full reupholster – all leather interior
• Dual Garmin 10” G3X Touchscreen
• Dual Garmin GTN650xi
• Garmin GFC500 Autopilot
• Traffic Alerting System
• GMA345 Garmin Intercom (Bluetooth)
• Standby Garmin G5
• Bendix-king DME

The aircraft is fully IFR capable and airways equipped with lateral and vertical autopilot control and full digital engine monitoring.

Price of share: £13,000; Payment plans available!

Contact Chris for more information.

State of the Art Garmin GTN 650 Touch Screen GPS Nav Com Latest Garmin GNC 225A Nav Com Garmin 340 Audio Panel Garmin GTX 328 Mode S Transponder Garmin GI 106A with Glideslope Bendix King KN64 DME.

Online Booking System Excellent Availability.

£70/Month (Standing Order). £130/Hour (Hobbs, Wet). Min 100hrs total time.

The Halcyon Aviation Ltd flying group operate this 1973 PA28R-200 Arrow from Manchester Barton and have a share available for sale to a qualified pilot. The aircraft has a variable pitch, three blade propeller and retractable undercarriage, with a cruise speed of 120-130 kts IAS. EASA maintenance is performed by Westair Engineering, and the aircraft is fully up to date on all Ads for the type.

G-HALC is equipped with a Garmin GNS 530 GPS, Garmin GI-106B CDI, Garmin GNC 255A 8.33 Nav Com, Garmin GTX 335 Mode S transponder, ADF and electric trim. The engine runs on condition with good compressions and is expected to be serviceable for the next 2-3 years or longer.

We offer a fully managed hangar with all movements in and out plus re-fuelling completed by airport qualified personnel. An account with GOBOKO is used to book the aircraft and the monthly subscription is £125 with an hourly flying rate of £135 plus 10 minutes for taxi time. No VAT is payable. Members require 100 hours of flight time logged and the share is valued at £5,000. There are 12 group members and availability to fly is very good.

We have a group instructor and differences training usually takes between 2-5 hours for pilots with no experience on this type.

Looking for interest to start a small syndicate around an immaculate 7-year-old 2+2 LAA Jodel Tourer at Manchester Barton Aerodrome. Ideally 4 shares at around £12k per person, £145 per month, and anticipated hourly charges around £65 - £70 wet.
All members must have at least 100 hours on tail-wheel aircraft and successfully checked by an approved instructor. The aircraft is currently based at Sleap Airfield, Shropshire.

G-DANA is built to a very high standard and comes with modern avionics fit which includes:
• Dynon D10 EFIS couples to GPS/Moving-Map and various sensors
• Navaid Auto-pilot
• AvMap EKP IV GPS/Moving-Map coupled to the Auto-pilot
• Dittel/TQ KRT2 8.33 panel radio
• Garmin transponder
• PS 4-place Intercom
• Analogue ASI and Altimeter
• Analogue Fuel Pressure, Fuel Pressure, Oil Temperature, Amp and Volt gauges
• Digital 4-ch CHT and EGT gauges
• Fuel gauges and low fuel warning lights
• Electric elevator trim
• Safe-Flight Stall warner (sound and light)
• Vertical Chord Compass
• Panel fresh air vents
• Andair 3-tank fuel selector
• Essex Fuel Primer
• Dimmable instruments backlights for night flying
• 12v and USB outlets
• hydraulic Parking brake
• Ram holder for iPad Mini with iPad power connection

Other features:
• External ground power socket
• Full leather interior and trim and new carpets
• RR Continental O-200 engine with light weight starter, alternator and spin-on filter
• Evra propeller
• Three fuel tanks; Front 40L, Middle 55L and Rear 55L
• New Matco 6" tail-wheel
• Fully equipped for night flying (Strobe, Nav Lights, Taxi & Landing Lights)
• New battery

She has been in the same ownership since construction and has always been hangered. The airframe has only 30 hours from new and less than 1500 hours on the engine SMOH. Well maintained and looked after by a professional aircraft engineer and LAA inspector.

Group ‘A’ 2+2 aircraft on the LAA permit to fly scheme which represents great value for money than a C of A certified aircraft.
She has a brand-new permit until 22/08/2024 and had a full annual service including new oil and filter.

She is a joy to fly and is excellent for short fields with outstanding visibility and excellent handling characteristics. 105 mph economical cruise at 22 litres per hour.

Great lifter and excellent tourer; empty weight of 442 Kg and all up weight of 780 Kg, gives payload of 338 Kg.

All logbooks, construction plans, manuals, receipts, etc. are available.

Call, Text or WhatsApp on 07958449552 for more information and to arrange a viewing.

Engine
Rotax 912 ULS 830hrs. Always hangared (Sleap /Barton) from new.
Maintained to a high standard here at Barton by NJ Aerospace. All mods and recommendations and usual Rotax issues sorted. Ie new Sprag clutch, carb rubbers, soft start modules, fire proof hoses etc etc. For anything in respect of the engine or airframe Nigel ( NJ Aerospace ) is happy to give history or confirmation.

Avionics
Twin Grand Rapids efis GRT Sport model screens, 3 axis autopilot Tru Trak ADI 11,
Radio Trig TY96 and Garmin GTX300 mode S transponder, both panel mount.
Variable pitch 3 blade prop, Wood Comp SR3000 (serviced by SAS, Kevin Dilks).
Additional stand alone fuel computer instrument.
Forensics CO detector (very accurate)
Additional VHF mounted antenna (for back up hand held radio)
Pilot Aware with approved airframe mounted antennas ( by separate negotiation).
BRS parachute system fully serviced and repacked 2021
Could have new permit dated from sale.

Sensible offers please circa £72k