MARKSMEN AIRCRAFT
MX2

Manufacturer: MX Aircraft
Country: America / Australia
Engine: Lycoming AEIO 540 10:1 (315HP)
Seats: 2
Pilot: Mark Hensman #1

330LX
Extra 330 LX

Manufacturer: Extra Aircraft
Country: Germany
Engine: Lycoming AEIO 580 (315HP)
Seats: 2
Pilot: Johnie Smith #2

Extra 330 SC

Manufacturer: Extra Aircraft
Country: Germany
Engine: Lycoming AEIO 580 (315HP)
Seats: 1
Pilot: Eugene du Preez #3

Slick 540

Manufacturer: Slick Aircraft Co.
Country: South Africa
Engine: Lycoming AEIO 540 (294HP)
Seats: 1
Pilot: Gary Glasson #5

China Based Aircraft

Four XtremeAir XA42 (Sbach) aircraft are permanently based in China. Due to airspace restrictions in China the planes are transported to each event by road in 2 x 40ft containers where they are assembled for the Airshow.

XtremeAir XA42

Airframe is a carbon monocoque construction. The wing is a one piece double box main spar. Ailerons are hinged on 5 points and equipped with spades to reduce control forces and enhance handling. Main gear struts are steel spring type. Tailwheel is linked to the rudder pedals and is lockable.

Wings & tailplane are removable, allowing packing of 2 aircraft per 40 ft container for shipping.

Powerplant: Lycoming AEIO-580 B1A, 6 cylinder piston engine with 235kW / 315HP. Inverted aerobatic oil system. Exhaust system 2 x 3-in-1

Propeller: MTV-9-B-C/C203-20d 3-blade propeller with 80 inch diameter.

Factory Website: www.xtremeair.com

XA42 Performance Data:

Height:
Length:
Wing Span:
Wing Area:
Empty Weight:
Gross Weight:
Wing Loading:
Roll Rate:

6.0 Ft
21.6 ft
24.6 ft
121.25 sq/ft
583 kg
999 kg
+-10G
450 deg/s

Engine Power:
Max Speed VNE:
Stall Speed:
Vertical Penetration:
Pilot Weight:
Range:
Fuel Acro:
Fuel Wings:

315 HP
225 kts
53 kts
3,200 ft
130 kg
850 Nm
67 Lt
200 Lt
3,200 ft

Johnie Smith was an obvious choice for the Right Wing position. He’s a rock solid character and an exceptionally talented pilot, both attributes being essential qualities for the spot. He’s a highly respected senior member of the Sport Aerobatic Club of South Africa and has represented South Africa many times at World Aerobatic Championships both as pilot and judge. He’s also a hugely experienced agricultural pilot and owns a very successful crop spraying business in the Lowveld.

Johnie did all his formation training with the Marksmen under the guidance of Sammy, Mark and Eugene. Ground school began in February 2022. After 2 days of ground school, 60 briefings, 60 training sorties and 60 debriefs, Johnie received his display authorisation and final assimilation into the team in August of 2022.

Gary Glasson is a pillar of the Sport Aerobatic Club of South Africa. He’s an ex-chairman of the club and notably one of the very few pilots in the world capable of flying a Pitts Special in the Unlimited Class to a very high standard. His skill as a pilot, and the consistent high standard he sets for himself combined his humble good humour made him an obvious choice for the team. We had to drag him kicking and screaming through the initial stages of his formation training as he refused to believe that he possessed the talent for the task. I’m happy to say that once he finally realised that he was totally wrong in this regard, his learning curve became uncommonly steep!

Gary received most of his airborne instruction from his best mate Eugene Du Preez, with Mark flying lead for them. Ground school began in February 2022 and after 2 days of ground school, 60 briefings, 60 training sorties and 60 debriefs, Gary received his display authorisation and his final assimilation into the team in August of 2022.