3I Sky Arrow

Sky Arrow
Role Recreational aircraft
Manufacturer Magnaghi Aeronautica, 3I
First flight 13 July 1992




The Sky Arrow is a tandem-seat, pusher configuration, high-wing carbon fibre light aircraft that was manufactured by 3I (Iniziative Industriali Italiane). With only 16½ inches of hip room, the aircraft is considered open due to a large amount of unobstructed view from the large canopy, rear engine, and seating positions ahead of the wing.[1]

3I entered bankruptcy proceedings in 2008 and in 2012 the design was purchased by Magnaghi Aeronautica, of Naples, Italy.[2][3]

Design and development

Magnaghi Aeronautica, the new owners of the design in 2012, announced that it will be upgraded with larger wing tanks, improved aerodynamics and stability, stengthened structural elements and a new avionics package. The Sky Arrow will be available as a completed certified aircraft for light sport or as a kit. A four-seat version is also planned. Magnaghi Aeronautica also intendeds to market it for government utility roles, such as border patrol, pollution monitoring and aerial surveillance, with belly and nose mounted sensors.[3]

Variants

A Sky Arrow 650 TCN
The rear of the Sky Arrow 650 TCN, showing its pusher propeller.
The seating of the Sky Arrow 650 TCN
General aviation - out of production
General aviation - in production
(100 hp engine), VFR and Sky Arrow 650 TCNS for VFR Night - Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) of 650 kg (1,433 lb)
100 hp engine, C for VFR and CN for VFR Night with an increased MTOW of 710 kg (1,565 lb) and retractable landing gear
100 hp engine, C and CN with an increased MTOW of 710 kg (1,565 lb) and the fixed landing gear
fitted with RAWAS instrumentation by the Atmospheric Turbulence Diffusion Division of the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and Iniziative Industriali Italiane, for use in territory control environmental monitoring and for scientific research purposes.[4]
Light aircraft
Light sport - in production
Meets ATSM requirements for the FAA Light-Sport category of aircraft.
Assembly kit
Homebuilt package consists of ten subkits. Meets the FAA 51 percent builder rule.[5]

Specifications (650)

Data from Giotto Air[6]

General characteristics

Performance

References

  1. Ed Kolano (May 1996). "Flying Qualities Report Sky Arrow". Sport Aviation.
  2. Marsh, Alton K. "AOPA Online: Sky Arrow builder struggling to revive". Aopa.org. Retrieved 2012-04-01.
  3. 1 2 Grady, Mary (28 March 2012). "New Owners Aim To Enhance Sky Arrow Airplane". AVweb. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
  4. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (1 October 2008). "The Sky Arrow 650 ERA". Archived from the original on 31 January 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  5. "Sky Arrow". Aircraft Spruce. Retrieved 2012-04-01.
  6. Giotto Air (undated), Sky Arrow 650 Series, retrieved 1 April 2012

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