Rotary-Powered Piper Arrow Flies To Oshkosh Airventure
2004
You might say it's the airplane with an engine that goes
hmmmmmmm.
Mistral is showing off its test bed aircraft, a Piper Turbo Arrow
III, which flew into Oshkosh from the company's plant in Daytona
(FL), powered by a 230 HP turbo charged to the AirVenture airshow
in Oshkosh (WI). The company says it plans to certify the engines
for use in production aircraft, but will also enter the
experimental sport aviation market early next year.
Billed by its web site as the world's first sport-utility
helicopter, the LAF-01 cuts a unique picture here at Oshkosh
AirVenture. Made of molded and composite materials allows
rigid body construction and weight savings. The twin blades are
also composite materials.
Things you Never Knew About The World's Biggest Fly-In
Ever wonder how many hot dogs are sold at Oshkosh EAA
AirVenture? How many volunteers donate their time? Wonder no more,
here are some little know facts about the air show, some are from
2002, some from 2003.
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