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1962 Cessna 185 Skywagon 🔥✈️

There’s a reason the 185 has become one of the most sought-after bush aircraft ever built. 🌄

VH-KVW is a well-presented Cessna 185 Skywagon that has benefited from extensive recent work — combining the legendary capability of the 185 with a refreshed interior and exterior.

⚫️ Continental IO-520D power 💪
⚫️ 398.4 hrs since factory overhaul ⚙️
⚫️ Hartzell three-blade prop — just 1 hr since overhaul 🔧
⚫️ Full tailplane rebuild 🛩️
⚫️ Full SIDS completed ✅
⚫️ New full interior, paint & tyres ✨
⚫️ RAC four-point front harnesses 💺

Whether it’s touring, remote strips or loading up for the next adventure, the Skywagon reputation speaks for itself — and this one has had some significant work already taken care of.

A proper Skywagon, ready for its next chapter. Where would you take it? 👀🌄

See the full listing, specifications and asking price here: https://sticknrudder.com.au/listing/1962-cessna-185-skywagon/ 🔗

1942 Douglas DC-3C Airliner ✈️🔥

How often does the opportunity come up to own a genuine flying legend?

Originally delivered to the U.S. Navy in 1942 as an R4D-1, ZK-JGB has an incredible history spanning military and civil service.

⚫️ Twin Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radials ⚙️
⚫️ 19-passenger cabin with private lavatory 💺
⚫️ Genuine U.S. Navy wartime history 🎖️
⚫️ Spare engine & additional spares included 🔧
⚫️ All ADs reported as complied with ✅

With its unmistakable radial soundtrack, classic airliner cabin and more than 80 years of history, this is an opportunity you simply don’t see every day.

The next chapter of this DC-3’s story is waiting to be written. ✈️

Discover the full story, specifications and asking price here: https://sticknrudder.com.au/listing/1942-douglas-dc-3c/ 🔗

1997 Maule M-7-235B Super Rocket 🔥✈️

Bush capability without giving up the ability to actually go somewhere. 🌄

The Maule M-7 has long been a favourite among pilots wanting a genuine backcountry aircraft with the power, payload and practicality for serious touring. VH-LNY takes that formula and adds 235HP, 29" Alaskan Bushwheels and a very capable avionics package.

⚫️ 235HP Lycoming O-540 💪
⚫️ 29" Alaskan Bushwheels & Baby Bush tailwheel 🛞
⚫️ Approx. 32–34kt full-flap stall 🎯
⚫️ Approx. 115–120kt cruise with 29" Bushwheels 💨
⚫️ 407.3kg payload 🎒
⚫️ Massive 280L fuel capacity ⛽
⚫️ Aspen EFD1000 & Garmin GTN 650 🖥️
⚫️ Only 54.6 hours since propeller overhaul 🔧

This is where the Maule really earns its reputation. With vortex generators, elevator gap seals, dual-piston brakes and big Bushwheels, it has the equipment for getting into short and unimproved strips — while still offering the useful load and fuel capacity to load up and head away.

Up front, the 235HP Lycoming O-540 provides plenty of muscle, while the three-blade constant-speed McCauley helps make use of that power. The propeller was overhauled in August 2025, and the aircraft received its latest annual inspection in August 2026.

Inside, the combination of an Aspen EFD1000, Garmin GTN 650, Garmin GTX 335 ADS-B Out and JPI EDM-830 engine monitor gives VH-LNY a very useful avionics package for longer trips.

For the pilot who wants to carry people and gear, travel decent distances and still have the freedom to explore beyond conventional airfields, this Super Rocket ticks a lot of boxes.

Offered at $295,000 AUD + GST and located in Kilcoy, Queensland.

235HP. Big tyres. Serious payload. Pick a destination — or find somewhere that isn’t one yet. 🌄✈️

View the full listing here: https://sticknrudder.com.au/listing/1997-maule-m-7-235b-super-rocket/ 🔗

1941 Ryan STM-S2 – PRICE REDUCED ✈️🎖️

A genuine piece of WWII aviation history — still flying today.

Some aircraft are replicas of history. Others actually lived it. ZK-ABC first flew in January 1941, served with the Royal Netherlands Naval Air Service in Java, was evacuated to Australia during the Japanese advance, and subsequently continued service with the Royal Australian Air Force.

Now, this incredibly rare Ryan STM-S2 is being offered at a reduced price of $285,000 AUD.

⚫️ Genuine 1941 WWII military trainer 🎖️
⚫️ Royal Netherlands Naval Air Service history 🇳🇱
⚫️ Royal Australian Air Force service 🇦🇺
⚫️ Only 854 hours total airframe time ⏱️
⚫️ 150HP supercharged Menasco C4S ⚙️
⚫️ Only 267 hours since engine overhaul 🔧
⚫️ Modern ATC-compliant avionics 📡
⚫️ Spare wooden propeller included 🛩️

According to the seller, approximately six examples remain worldwide in largely original configuration, making opportunities to acquire an airworthy aircraft with this level of documented wartime provenance exceptionally uncommon.

Affectionately known as “Charlie,” this isn't simply a vintage aircraft styled after the golden age of aviation. It is an authentic survivor that flew during one of the most significant periods in aviation history.

Today it remains in excellent flying condition, with modern radio, transponder, altitude encoder, intercom and ELT equipment incorporated while retaining the character and historical integrity that make the aircraft so special.

For the collector, museum or warbird enthusiast, this represents the opportunity to become the next custodian of a remarkable piece of aviation history.

PRICE REDUCED — NOW $285,000 AUD. 🔥

Don’t just preserve history. Fly it. ✈️

View the full listing here: https://sticknrudder.com.au/listing/ryan-stm-s2-ww2-aeroplane/ 🔗

1949 Cessna 195 Businessliner ✈️✨

There are classic aircraft… and then there’s the Cessna 195.

Radial power, five seats and unmistakable 1940s styling. ZK-BEB is a beautifully restored example of one of Cessna’s most iconic post-war aircraft — combining genuine vintage character with the performance to still be a very capable touring machine today.

⚫️ 275HP Jacobs R755 radial ⚙️
⚫️ Only 440 hours since major overhaul ⏱️
⚫️ Approx. 130-knot cruise 💨
⚫️ Pilot + four passenger seating 💺
⚫️ 1,162 lb useful load 🎒
⚫️ Approx. 600 NM range 🗺️
⚫️ Complete records since new 📚
⚫️ Fresh 100-hour / Annual / ARA inspection with sale ✅

Completely restored in 1995, ZK-BEB has flown approximately 900 hours since restoration and presents in pristine condition. Its grey leather five-seat cabin, classic white and blue exterior and unmistakable Jacobs radial give it the presence you'd expect from a genuine Businessliner.

But this isn't a classic that needs to stay parked in a hangar.

With a 130-knot cruise, 302 litres of fuel, 600 NM range and over 1,100 lb of useful load, the 195 remains a genuinely practical aircraft for taking friends, family and luggage away for the weekend.

Modern touches including a Garmin GTX335, GPS400 and S-TEC System 20 autopilot add useful capability without taking away from the character that makes the 195 so special.

Located in Feilding, New Zealand and offered at $225,000 NZD + GST if sold in New Zealand.

Radial power. Five seats. Timeless style. This is what classic aviation is all about. ✈️

View the full listing here: https://sticknrudder.com.au/listing/1949-cessna-195-businessliner-for-sale/ 🔗

2010 Javron PA-18 Super Cub 🔥✈️

This isn’t your average Super Cub. This is a serious backcountry machine. 🌄

Purpose-built for competitive STOL and genuine off-airport adventure, VH-NYB combines a widebody Javron airframe, 195HP, 31" Alaskan Bushwheels and an extensive list of Alaskan-style modifications into one seriously capable package.

If your idea of a runway is a remote riverbed, short grass strip or somewhere deep in the backcountry, this Cub deserves your attention. 👀

⚫️ 195HP Aerosport O-375 💪
⚫️ Approx. 26-knot stall speed 🎯
⚫️ 31" Alaskan Bushwheels & Baby Bush tailwheel 🛞
⚫️ AOSS suspension with safety cables 🔧
⚫️ 180L headerless fuel system ⛽
⚫️ 4" widebody Javron fuselage 🛩️
⚫️ Extended wings, flaps & Dakota wingtips 🪽
⚫️ Belly pod & extended baggage compartment 🎒

The Aerosport O-375 delivers 195HP while retaining standard 8.5:1 compression, allowing operation on Mogas. A lightweight magnesium sump, flywheel, alternator, starter and other weight-saving modifications help maximise the performance of the package.

But it’s the airframe setup that really makes this aircraft stand out. Extended 3x3" gear, upgraded axles, dual-piston brakes, AOSS suspension, 31" Bushwheels, extended wings and approximately 26-knot stall performance give it the hardware to make use of all that power.

Then there’s the practical side. With 180 litres of fuel, a belly pod, extended baggage with rear-door access and a widebody cabin, it isn’t just built to land somewhere remote — it’s built to take the people, fuel and camping gear needed to actually stay there.

At $250,000 AUD, this is a purpose-built Super Cub for someone who wants far more than weekend circuits around the local airfield.

For the pilot who looks at a remote strip and thinks, “I want to land there” — this is the kind of aircraft built to make it happen. 🌄✈️

View the full listing here: https://sticknrudder.com.au/listing/2009-piper-super-cub-javron-wide-body-for-sale/ 🔗

We’ve got this stunning Husky A-1C for sale, featuring a beautiful factory leather interior. 👌

The pilot seat has your name on it… but the real question is, who are you putting in the back? 👀

Tag your future back-seat passenger below. 👇

Aircraft details - https://sticknrudder.com.au/listing/2011-aviat-husky-a-1c-180/

SOLD! 🤝✈️

Another unique taildragger has found its new home through Stick n Rudder!

This wasn’t your average Cessna 150. With its rare Bolen tailwheel conversion and 180HP Lycoming O-360, has officially SOLD. 🔥

A seriously interesting aircraft that combined the simplicity of a Cessna 150 with performance and capability you’d normally associate with a much bigger taildragger.

⚫️ Rare Bolen tailwheel conversion 🛞
⚫️ 180HP Lycoming O-360 💪
⚫️ 110–115 KIAS cruise 💨
⚫️ 140L long-range fuel system ⛽
⚫️ 225kg payload 🎒
⚫️ Extensive SIDS compliance completed 🔧
⚫️ Full logbook history from new 📚
⚫️ Serious short-field & touring capability 🌄

Congratulations to the new owner, and a huge thank you to the seller for trusting Stick n Rudder with the sale. We’re excited to see VH-RWM continue flying and start its next chapter. 🤝

Have a unique tailwheel aircraft you're thinking about selling?

Stick n Rudder is Australia’s dedicated tailwheel marketplace, built specifically to connect aircraft like this with pilots who understand what makes them special.

From Cubs and bushplanes to RVs, classics, experimentals and rare conversions like this one, our audience isn’t just browsing aircraft — they’re looking for taildraggers.

Whether you want to advertise privately or have us handle the entire process through our full brokerage service, we can help put your aircraft in front of the right buyers and get the deal across the line.

Another taildragger SOLD. Yours could be next. 🤝✈️

Thinking of selling your aircraft? See how Stick n Rudder can help connect it with the right buyers: https://sticknrudder.com.au/featured/ 🔗