Total Time Airframe (TTAF): 3,385 hr
Rebuilt: Major restoration by Lance Fletcher (2000)
Engine: Gipsy Major
Upgrades/Features:
Stainless steel flying wires
Long-range fuel tank (56 L)
Slats and brakes
Fresh maintenance release
📌 Highlights & Unique Features
Classic airframe with modern reliability: Originally built in 1942 in Australia, VH-KNX retains its vintage charm with a modern rewind—total rebuild in 2000, the last Tigermoth restored by well renowned craftsman Lance Fletcher—ensuring structural integrity and continued airworthiness
Enhanced structure & endurance: Stainless-steel flying wires. The 56 L fuel tank extends range, allowing for longer cross-country jaunts or sightseeing flights.
Well-maintained turnkey condition: Slats and brakes added for improved low-speed handling; generator/alternator TSO keeps avionics powered; accompanied by a fresh (current) maintenance release.
Whether you're chasing that authentic open-cockpit thrill, adding a storied taildragger to your hangar, or launching a flight-training operation with vintage flair, VH-KNX is turnkey, trusted, and ready to soar again.