Hi.
Anyone as this plane from Aviomodelli? Is it worth it?
Any cons and pros with using a Saito 91 to power this one?

Thanks

A friend ofmine had one fitted with a TT91 fourstroke, was plenty of power for it. Model is heavy, all aviomodelli are heavy, yet is very well behaved, he could fly it very slow very nose high with no bad habits from it.

Harry

An RC Piper Arrow II ? Wow, I have never seen one but it would be neat. I fly a full scale Arrow II.

I always wished there were more General Aviation airplanes represented in RC, (except for Cubs and the usual Cessna 172s)

How about a Commander 115, a Pilatus PC 12, TBM 700, (all georgeous airplanes)......I could go on and on.

I agree with you! I am only flying a Warrior III but like all planes.

Thanks for the reply.
Is it a nice kit? Is it dificult to assemble and takes so much time like a Bonanza Top-flite kit?
What is the final weight ready to fly?

Thanks again.

The Aviomodelli Piper Arrow 2 weighs approximately 12.5 lbs when completed. This weight is approximate because of variables such as engine, paint etc.

Its completion time is dependant on how good, fast and experienced a modeler you are.

Believe me, it's worth the effort. Additional specs on the Model can be found at www.internet-rc.com

Hi.
First thanks a lot for your reply, Filippoan.
Do you think a Saito 91 would fly it, even at 12.5 lbs? Can it fly it at least at a scale manner but without risk of crashes?
Another question is those yellow seats that we see inside the plane in photos they come with the kit, is there any interior kit for this plane?

Thanks.

I like how the web site wrongly advertises it as a six seater. The full scale is a 4 seater for sure ( I fly one). I can't tell for sure, but it looks like they erroneously put 2 seats in the aft baggage compartment at the third window. And yellow?? yikes!

I am really interested in getting this model too. What retracts work with it? Building it as a fixed gear would make it just like any old Cherokee!

Dany, I think a Saito 100 or even 120 would power it nicely.

The seats come with the model and the Plane does not come painted.

I built this plane and it was partialy covered and painted. I built it a little heavy because of wing mounting changesand nose gear beef up. I used an OS 120 and dual battery backer system. Total weight was al;most 17 lbs .It flew like it was on rails, and did nice crisp rolls, etc. It was not to bad a kit to build,with laser cut parts etc.I made a "dumb thumb" move low and it caught a wingtip and after 4 cartwheels itwent back to kit form. I would build another one if I could find one. I am also flying an Aviomodel Cardinal, with an OS 120, and it flys even better than the Arrow. I have a backup kit for the Cardinal. In any case a good flyer. Rich

Hi.
Rich, thaks for your oppinion.
If I build it standart, covered fuselage and painted wings and tail, can the weight be about 12 lbs ready to fly? will it fly OK with the engine I mentioned?
Will it be ugly without retract gear or kit comes with fixed landing gear? What is the retract for this plane?

Thanks again.

Dany,

Did you get the Arrow kit??

There are som pictures of it during construction on this Danish webpage.

http://www.koegemodelflyveklub.dk/arrow.htm


SJ.

well it looks like the danish guy had a problem somewhere, on day 2 he says 'damn'...I guess that translates into English. as for everything else, who knows! Where is a translator when you need one!!

He says "damn" because the engine is 2cm too long to fit into the cowl. He will fix it later on he says...... :-)

SJ.

Is this plane very dificult to fly?
I have a friend that says it is. What is your oppinion?

I would say it flies very much like the real arrow 2...chop the power and it is a brick, but no bad habits..Do you intend to install flaps and retracts?
Also, you might consider a 120 4 strakes or a ST 91 2 strokes
Avioomodelli makes nice kits, with ALL hardware included, and quality hardware at that. I have the Marchetti, come with wheels, tank and all the hardware. Requires some work to do a nice finish, but try to keep it light

DEAR FRIEND :PLEASE I NEED THE CG FOR THIS AIRPLANE AND TRHOWS.

Rumor has it Top Flite will introduce a KIT of the Arrow this fall - 60-90 sized...

Jerry