Fournier RF-3
Gliders
Aircraft Details
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For sale: Fournier RF3 (G-ATBP), built in 1965. Features a Rectimo 4 AR 1200 engine (1390cc upgrade) with 1138 hours. Airframe has 3192 hours. Last flown in March 2023 due to medical reasons. Hangared in Easter Ross, Scotland. Comes with a current ARC valid until October 2026. Includes YAESU FTA-550L transceiver, David Clark H10-40 headset. Priced at £11.000 For Sale: Fournier RF3 G-ATBP Serial Number 59. BUILT : ALPAVIA GAP TALLARD, France in 1965 Engine: RECTIMO 4 AR 1200 (increased in capacity to 1390 cc by Acro Engines & Airframes in 1988) Propeller: HOFFMAN HO11E-133S70L Acquired in April 1996 Airframe hours: 3192 Engine hours: 1138 Not flown since 3/3/23 due to a medical condition which is why this aircraft is for sale. Hangared at Easter airfield, Easter Ross, Scotland, (N57 45.20 W 003 56.57) G-ATBP is on a C of A, maintained to EASA.SAS.A.376 under the auspices of the BGA and is offered with a current ARC (Airworthiness Review Certificate) dated 16 October 2025, valid to 15 October 2026 Not part of the original manufacturer’s specification but also offered in the sale is :- a YAESU FTA-550L air band transceiver:- (includes user manual, charging mount and a dry cell battery pack) a David Clark H10-40 headset:- Asking price, £11,000 (reduced) Contact: Don also on WhatsAp This site requires javascript to function. Please activate JavaScript in your browser.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Afors
afors.uk
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$16,152 *
£12,000
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Scotland, United Kingdom | Jul 21, 2026 | 0 days | Active | |
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Afors
afors.uk
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$14,806 *
£11,000
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Scotland, United Kingdom | Jul 02, 2026 | 18 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Fournier RF-3
This Fournier RF-3 (G-ATBP) is a gliders with 3,192 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $14,806.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (G-ATBP) is registered outside the US.
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