The Sky Arrow is based on the earlier, remotely piloted drones, the Rondine. The development of the proven airframe (with certification originally funded by the Italian government) into a series of sporting sircraft was undertaken, producing the Sky Arrow.
Guiseppe Archangeli made the first flight of the Sky Arrow from Ponzano, near Rome, on 13 July 1992. On that flight the prototype was fitted with the original metal wings, and it required only a 2 degree change in the tailplane incidence and minor mods to the controls.
To meet the civilian market demands and regulations, the Sky Arrow has been modified from the original concept, with the initial design studies being wind tunnel tested at the University. The original metal wings have been substituted with an all composite version.
The Sky Arrow 450T is a single-engine aircraft with vertically staggered tandem seats and dual controls. The instrument panel is located ahead of the front seat, and all the instruments are arranged to allow visibility from the rear seat, which is elevated somewhat in relation to the front seat. However, wing flaps, dual electronic switches and cabin heat can only be operated from the front seat. Operable from both seats are the brakes, trim, mixture control and carburettor air control.

The high wings are braced and rectangular in shape, and are made of a carbon-fibre sandwich with kevlar reinforcement, while the struts are constructed of alu¬minium and steel. The Sky Arrow 450 T wings are the as as the P92. The fuselage and empennage are made from carbon-fibre and kevlar. Landing gear is a fixed tricycle-type constructed of multilayered carbon-fibre and rubber shock absorbers for the nose gear. Load factor limits at a planned maximum all up weight of 450kg are +3.8G/-1.9G, with an ultimate strength of +7.6G/-3.8G before breakage occurs. The aeroplane is powered by an 80 hp four-stroke Rotax 912 engine, coupled by means of a reduction gear¬box with a ratio of 1:227 driving a two-bladed propeller.
The airframe is fully manufactured with composite materials (kevlar and carbon sandwich). The high-wing tandem configuration provides excellent visibility of over 300degrees. The Sky Arrow is fitted with either a Rotax 912 or 914 engine. The aircraft is offered to homebuilder enthusiasts as a kit which meets the FAA 49/51 percent rule. The Sky Arrow kit is composed of 10 subkits which can be bought separately and incrementally.

The Sky Arrow 450 and 650 are the same aircraft available as certified and ultralight versions. Easily converted to wheels, floats or amphibian, the 650TC is certified to JAR/VLA standard. Both the 450T ULM and 650T kit are built to that standard.

In 2014, the Sky Arrow 600 was manufactured by Italian maker Magnaghi. Base price 2014: $87,000 (Sky Arrow); $100,000 (loaded with SkyView 10-inch EFIS for limited time).

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450T
Engine: Rotax 912, 80 hp.
Length: 7.6m (8.40ft)
Height: 2.56rn (8.40ft)
Wing span: 9.7rn (31.76 ft)
Wing area: 13.5sq.m (145.9sq.ft)
MTOW: 1450 lb / 450 kg
Wing loading at 450kg: 33kg/sq.m (8.221b/sq.ft).
Wing airfoil: Gottinga 398 modified.
Fuel capacity: 68 lt (l8gal.).
VNE: 121 kt.
Max. speed at sea level: 110 kt.
Cruise speed at sea level: 90 kt.
Stall speed: 33 kt.
Rate of climb: l000ft/min.
Take-off roll: 400ft.
Landing roll: 330ft.
Take-off over 50ft obstacle: 700ft.
Glide ratio at 60kt: 1:12.
Service ceiling: 15,000ft.

450T
Type: Production ultralight
Length: 7.60 m
Height: 2.6 m
Wingspan: 9.7 m
Wing area: 13.5 sq.m
Wing loading: 33.3 kg/sq.m
Engine: Rotax 912, 81 hp at 5800 rpm
Prop: 2 blade fixed pitch
Loading: +5.7 / -2.8
Empty weight: 290 kg
Useful load: 160 kg
MTOW: 450 kg
Vne: 121 kts
Max speed at SL: 108 kts
Cruise speed SL 75%: 90kts
Stall SL: 33 kts
ROC SL: 5.0 m/s
TO run: 90 m
Landing run: 90 m
Glide ratio: 13
Ceiling: 4000 m
Endurance 75% +30min: 4 hr 15 min
Max range 75% +30min: 380 nm

Sky Arrow Initiative indus. Sky Arrow 450T
Engine: Rotax 912, 80 hp
Wing span: 9.60 m
Wing area: 13.50 sq.m
MAUW: 500 kg
Empty weight: 320 kg
Fuel capacity: 68 lt
Max speed: 200 kph
Cruise speed: 175 kph
Minimum speed: 67 kph
Climb rate: 5 m/s
Max range: 700 km
Takeoff dist 450 kg: 110m
Takeoff dist 650 kg: 240m
Landing dist 450 kg: 90 m
Landing dist 650 kg: 135 m
Certification: VZ, VLA, PFA
Seats: 2
Fuel consumption: 13 lt/hr
Price (1998): 307 530 Fttc
Kit price (1998): 110 150 000 Lr

480T
Type: Production ultralight
Length: 7.60 m
Height: 2.6 m
Wingspan: 9.7 m
Wing area: 13.5 sq.m
Wing loading: 35.5 kg/sq.m
Engine: Rotax 912, 81 hp at 5800 rpm
Prop: 2 blade fixed pitch
Loading: +5.7 / -2.8
Empty weight: 303 kg
Useful load: 177 kg
MTOW: 480kg
Vne: 121 kts
Max speed at SL: 108 kts
Cruise speed SL 75%: 90kts
Stall SL: 34 kts
ROC SL: 4.8 m/s
TO run: 90 m
Landing run: 100 m
Glide ratio: 13
Ceiling: 4000 m
Endurance 75% +30min: 4 hr 15 min
Max range 75% +30min: 380 nm

500T
Type: Production ultralight
Length: 7.60 m
Height: 2.6 m
Wingspan: 9.7 m
Wing area: 13.5 sq.m
Wing loading: 3.7 kg/sq.m
Engine: Rotax 912, 81 hp at 5800 rpm
Prop: 2 blade fixed pitch
Loading: +5.7 / -2.8
Empty weight: 326 kg
Useful load: 174 kg
MTOW: 500 kg
Vne: 121 kts
Max speed at SL: 108 kts
Cruise speed SL 75%: 90kts
Stall SL: 35 kts
ROC SL: 4.5 m/s
TO run: 90 m
Landing run: 100 m
Glide ratio: 13
Ceiling: 4000 m
Endurance 75% +30min: 4 hr 15 min
Max range 75% +30min: 380 nm

650A/914 Exocet
Type: Homebuilt aircraft
Length: 7.60 m
Height: 2.8 m
Wingspan: 9.7 m
Wing area: 13.5 sq.m
Wing loading: 48.1 kg/sq.m
Engine: Rotax 914, 115 hp at 5800 rpm
Prop: 2 blade in flight adj
Loading: +5.7 / -2.8
Empty weight: 454 kg
Useful load: 196 kg
MTOW: 650 kg
Certification: EXP
Vne: 132 kts
Max speed at SL: 107 kts
Max speed at 15,000ft: 115 kts
Cruise speed SL 75%: 92 kts
Cruise speed 15,000ft 75%: 100 kts
Stall SL: 40 kts
ROC SL: 5.0 m/s
TO run: 180 m
Landing run: 135 m
Glide ratio: 10
Ceiling: 6000+ m
Endurance 75% +30min: 2 hr 15 min
Max range 75% +30min: 245 nm

650SP
Type: Homebuilt aircraft
Length: 7.60 m
Height: 2.8 m
Wingspan: 9.7 m
Wing area: 13.5 sq.m
Wing loading: 48.1 kg/sq.m
Engine: Rotax 912, 81 hp at 5800 rpm
Prop: 2 blade fixed pitch
Loading: +5.7 / -2.8
Empty weight: 400 kg
Useful load: 250 kg
MTOW: 650 kg
Certification: EXP
Vne: 132 kts
Max speed at SL: 90 kts
Cruise speed SL 75%: 80kts
Stall SL: 40 kts
ROC SL: 3.6 m/s
TO run: 275 m
Landing run: 75 m
Glide ratio: 10
Ceiling: 3000 m
Endurance 75% +30min: 4 hr 15 min
Max range 75% +30min: 340 nm

650T
Type: Homebuilt aircraft
Length: 7.60 m
Height: 2.6 m
Wingspan: 9.7 m
Wing area: 13.5 sq.m
Wing loading: 48.1 kg/sq.m
Engine: Rotax 912, 81 hp at 5800 rpm
Prop: 2 blade fixed pitch
Loading: +5.7 / -2.8
Empty weight: 350 kg
Useful load: 300 kg
MTOW: 650 kg
Certification: EXP
Vne: 132 kts
Max speed at SL: 107 kts
Cruise speed SL 75%: 90kts
Stall SL: 40 kts
ROC SL: 4 m/s
TO run: 240 m
Landing run: 135 m
Glide ratio: 12
Ceiling: 4000 m
Endurance 75% +30min: 4 hr 15 min
Max range 75% +30min: 380 nm

650T/914
Type: Homebuilt aircraft
Length: 7.60 m
Height: 2.6 m
Wingspan: 9.7 m
Wing area: 13.5 sq.m
Wing loading: 48.1 kg/sq.m
Engine: Rotax 914, 115 hp at 5800 rpm
Prop: 2 blade in flight adj
Loading: +5.7 / -2.8
Empty weight: 368 kg
Useful load: 282 kg
MTOW: 650 kg
Certification: EXP
Vne: 132 kts
Max speed at SL: 120 kts
Max speed at 15,000ft: 125 kts
Cruise speed SL 75%: 108 kts
Cruise speed 15,000ft 75%: 112 kts
Stall SL: 40 kts
ROC SL: 5.5 m/s
TO run: 150 m
Landing run: 135 m
Glide ratio: 12
Ceiling: 6000+ m
Endurance 75% +30min: 2 hr 15 min
Max range 75% +30min: 270 nm

650TC
Type: Production VLA
Length: 7.60 m
Height: 2.6 m
Wingspan: 9.7 m
Wing area: 13.5 sq.m
Wing loading: 48.1 kg/sq.m
Engine: Rotax 912, 81 hp at 5800 rpm
Prop: 2 blade fixed pitch
Loading: +5.7 / -2.8
Empty weight: 350 kg
Useful load: 300 kg
MTOW: 650 kg
Certification: JAR/VLA
Vne: 131 kts
Max speed at SL: 107 kts
Cruise speed SL 75%: 90kts
Stall SL: 40 kts
ROC SL: 4 m/s
TO run: 240 m
Landing run: 135 m
Glide ratio: 12
Ceiling: 4000 m
Endurance 75% +30min: 4 hr 15 min
Max range 75% +30min: 380 nm

1450A
Engine: Rotax 912, 79 hp.
HP range: 79-115.
Height: 8.7 ft.
Length: 24.93 ft.
Wing span: 31.49 ft.
Wing area: 114.6 sq.ft.
Weight empty: 900 lbs.
Gross: 1450 lbs.
Fuel cap: 19 USG.
Speed max: 109 mph.
Cruise: 93 mph.
Range: 440 sm.
Stall: 46 mph.
ROC: 600 fpm.
Take-off dist: 1800 ft (water).
Landing dist: 1800 ft (water).
Service ceiling: 13,000 ft.
Seats: 2.
Landing gear: floats & wheels.

1450A
Engine: Rotax 914, 100 hp
HP range: 100-115
Top speed: 136 mph
Cruise: 105 mph
Stall: 43 mph
Range: 360 sm
Rate of climb: 800 fpm
Takeoff dist water: 1200 ft
Landing dist water: 1200 ft
Service ceiling: 25,000 ft
Fuel capacity: 19 USG
Empty weight: 900 lb
Gross weight: 1450 lb
Height: 9.6 ft
Length: 24.9 ft
Wing span: 31.5 ft
Wing area: 144.6 sq.ft
Seats: 2
Landing gear: floats

1450L
Speed max: 118 mph.
Cruise: 105 mph.
Range: 497 sm.
Stall: 43 mph.
ROC: 800 fpm.
Take-off dist: 1300 ft.
Landing dist: 1100 ft.
Service ceiling: 13,000 ft.
Engine: Rotax 912, 79 hp.
HP range: 79-115.
Fuel cap: 19 USG.
Weight empty: 767 lbs.
Gross: 1450 lbs.
Height: 8.4 ft.
Length: 29.93 ft.
Wing span: 31.49 ft.
Wing area: 144.6 sq.ft.
Seats: 2.
Landing gear: nose wheel.

Sky Arrow Exocet
Engine: Rotax 914, 115 hp
Length: 24.9 ft
Height: 8.66 ft
Wing span: 31.5 ft
Wing area: 144.61 sq.ft
Empty weight: 1065 lb
MTOW: 1450 lb
Useful load: 385 lb
Fuel capacity: 16 Imp.Gal
Wing loading: 10 lb/sq.ft
Power loading: 12.6 lb/hp
Service ceiling; 18,000 ft
Max range with res: 250 nm
Takeoff roll; 400 m
Landing roll: 450 m
Prop: 3 blade composite Airplast

The tube and fabric C42 features an unstressed outer skin.
Known as Aerosport Ltd Ikarus C42 in the US, the Ikarus C42 is a popular school plane. More than 650 airplanes have been delivered worldwide.

A newer model is the Ikarus C42B (C-42B). C42B 2009 Price: 40000 EURO

C-42
Engine: Rotax 912, 80 hp
Wing span: 9.9 m
Wing area: 13.2 sq.m
MAUW: 450 kg
Empty weight: 230 kg
Fuel capacity: 50 lt
Max speed: 175 kph
Cruise speed: 150 kph
Minimum speed: 65 kph
Climb rate: 5 m/s
Seats: 2
Fuel consumption: 11 lt/hr

C-42B
Stall: 35 kt / 40 mph / 65 kmh
Cruise: 86 kt / 99 mph / 160 kmh
VNE: 103 kt / 118 mph / 190 kmh
Empty Weight: 259 kg / 572 lbs
MTOW Weight: 450 kg / 992 lbs
Climb Ratio: 1000 ft/min / 5 m/s
Glide Ratio: 1:11 @ 70kn
Take-off distance (50ft obstacle): 1050 ft / 320 m
Landing distance (50ft obstacle): 770 ft / 234 m

C42FB

Savannah is a modified copy of the Zenith Zodiac CH-701 STOL aircraft. I.C.P. srl was once a distributor of the Zenith STOL CH-701. I.C.P. was established in 1980 to produce accessories for the automotive sector. At the beginning of the 1990s, I.C.P. began production of UL aircraft, in collaboration with Agrocopteros of Colombia, including models such as the MXP-740, the MXP-740 Savannah, the MXP-640 Amigo and the MXP-650 Amigo. The Savannah has evolved into the Savannah Turbo, Hydro, ADV, VG (Vortex Generator) and the new Savannah XL which features a wider and more comfortable cabin. A light-weight Savannah is the Bingo, offered with different power units. On 12 September 2009, I.C.P. opened its new factory at Castelnuovo Don Bosco (Province of Asti) in Italy.

The Savannah is an evolved version of the Zenith/Zenair STOL CH701 built by the Italian ICP Company (a one time distributor of the CH701). Some differences include a raised cabin the CH701 has the tapered wing roots, the ICP does not and there are also changes to the tailplane. The NZ MCTOW is 544 kg, as against 520 kg in Australia and the US. It is fitted with two 40 litre wing fuel tanks and burns around 15 litres an hour. Power on stall (without flaps) occurs at about 13 kts and the Savannah will cruise at 85 kts. Newer models have progressive modifications including long-¬range tanks and manual slats, additional avionics, electrics and a Rotax 912ULS with a DUC three blade propeller.

The Savannah is an ultralight STOL aircraft (short takeoff and landing) with two side-by-side seats, single high wing, tricycle landing gear and full metal (alluminium) construction. It shares the same structure of the Bingo, differing just in some minor details, the engines mounted and the equipment.

The Savannah ADV tapered wing with reduced surface has a NACA 2315 profile. In substance, a fast wing that seems to clash with the squared and simple fuselage of the Savannah, and its STOL performance. The stall speed at a MTOW of 560 Kg, in clean configuration, is up to 49 kts and has achieved 44 kts during test. In front, the slats run on linear guides and perfectly re-enter in the leading edge profile, keeping it clean. At the trailing edge are two big flaps with high full deflection angle and another slotted winglet extending for the whole leading edge of the flap itself.

Activation of the flap is by a single electrical control, therefore, for every degree of flaps deflection there is a defined extension of the front slats. The pilot has just one switch to operate and the whole mechanism is automatic. This made it possible to establish the optimal settings during the testing phase, thus avoiding potentially dangerous “personal interpretations” by the pilots and making the airplane safe and simple to manage. So, a single switch activates the four moving surfaces and their position is indicated by a pin moving along an arch drawn out at the root of the right wing, where the electric motor and the mechanical activation system is embedded, but still in sight. The regulation is continuous and in case of emergency a little winch is provided to be connected to the electric motor shaft with a cotter pin. The production aircraft were to be fitted with a permanent winch connected to the motor shaft, in order to allow for immediate activation in case of electrical failure.

The Bingo is an ultralight STOL (short take off and landing) aircraft with side-by-side seats, single high wing, tricycle landing gear, metal construction. It has the same structure as the Savannah, differing just in some minor detials, the engine mounts, cowlings, and equipment.

All models are LSA.

Formerly known in the U.S. as the Skykits Savannah line, Italian maker I.C.P. became represented in the US by ICP Aviation in 2012 and included a tail-dragger version (model “T”) of the all-metal Savannah S-LSA. Twenty-nine of the tricycle-gear S model are registered in the U.S. in 2012. The STOL-capable S-LSA has a high-lift airfoil, Junkers-style flaperons, all-window doors and a true STOL stall speed of 26 knots. S model price 2012: $71,950; T model price 2012: $74,950.

Variation:
Agrocopteros MXP-740

Specifications:

Savannah
Stall: 24 kt / 28 mph / 45 kmh
Cruise: 76 kt / 87 mph / 140 kmh
VNE: 86 kt / 99 mph / 160 kmh
Empty Weight: 272 kg / 600 lbs
MTOW Weight: 450 kg / 992 lbs
Climb Ratio: 1000 ft/min / 5 m/s
Glide Ratio: 12:1
Take-off distance (50ft obstacle): 330 ft / 100 m
Landing distance (50ft obstacle): 440 ft / 135 m

Savannah (jabiru)
Stall: 23 kt / 26 mph / 43 kmh
Cruise: 70 kt / 81 mph / 130 kmh
VNE: 109 kt / 125 mph / 202 kmh
Empty Weight: 278 kg / 613 lbs
MTOW Weight: 450 kg / 992 lbs
Climb Ratio: 750 ft/min / 4 m/s
Take-off distance (50ft obstacle): 260 ft / 80 m
Landing distance (50ft obstacle): 260 ft / 80 m
2009 Price: 25000 EURO

Savannah
Engine: Rotax 912S, 100 hp
HP range: 80-120
Length: 21.3 ft / 6.1 m
Height: 2.10 m
Wing span: 29.3 ft / 9m
Wing area: 142 sq.ft / 12,96 sq.m
Wing chord: 144 cm
Aspect ratio: 6,3
Empty weight: 635 lb / 272 Kg
Gross weight: 1234 lb / 560 Kg
Fuel capacity: 21 USG / 80 lt
Wing load: 35 kg/sq.m
Max. speed: 87 – 95 kt
Vne: 108 kt
Cruising speed: 78 – 84 kt
Stall: 28 mph / 23 kt
Approach speed: 31 kt
Manoeuvre speed: 74 kt
Range: 460 sm / 800 km
Rate of climb: 1300 fpm
Takeoff dist: 90 ft
Landing dist: 160 ft
Cockpit width: 41 in
Undercarriage: nose wheel
Wheels: 4×8″
Loading factor: +6/-4g
Fuel consumption 75%: 12 – 14 lt/h
Seating: 2, side by side
Flaperons 0-20-40°

Savannah ADV
Engine: Rotax 912S, 100 hp
HP range: 80-120
Length: 21.3 ft
Wing span: 26.3 ft / 8 m
Wing area: 102 sq.ft / 9.4 sq/m
Wing cord at root: 1.5m
Wing cord at tip: 0.75m
Empty weight: 654 lb
Gross weight: 1234 lb
Fuel capacity: 21 USG
Maximum speed: 112 kts
Cruise: 115 mph / 100 kts
Stall speed clean: 43 kts
Stall speed flaps: 30 kts
Range: 510 sm
Climb rate: 1200 fpm at 52 kts
Takeoff dist: 110 ft / 35 m
Landing dist: 160 ft
Cockpit width: 41 in
Seats: 2
Cockpit width: 41 in
Load factor: +6 -3 g

Savannah Bingo 4S
Engine: HKS 700E, 60 hp
Length: 21.3 ft / 6.1 m
Height: 2.45m
Wing span: 29.5 ft
Wing area: 140 sq.ft
Empty weight: 610 lb / 255 kg
Gross weight: 1234 lb
Fuel capacity: 21 USG
Cruise: 75 mph / 65 kt
Stall: 28 mph / 25 kt
Max speed: 73 kt
Range: 460 sm
Range with reserve: 880 km
Rate of climb: 680 fpm
Takeoff dist: 160 ft / 50 m
Landing dist: 230 ft / 70 m
Cockpit width: 41 in
Landing gear: Nose fixed
Wheel track: 1.7m
Seats: 2
Fuel consumption: 10 lt/hr

Savannah Bingo 4S
Engine: Rotax 503
Wing span: 9m
Wheel track: 1.7m
Empty weight: 245 kg
Stall speed: 25 kt
Cruise speed: 60 kt
Max speed: 70 kt
Take off run: 50 m
Landing roll: 70 m
Climb rate: 480 fpm
Fuel consumption: 15 lt/hr
Range with res: 520 km
MTOW: 450kg
Wing span: 9m
Wheel track: 1.7m
Length: 6.1m
Height: 2.45m

Savannah Bingo 4S
Engine: Rotax 582
Wing span: 9m
Wheel track: 1.7m
Empty weight: 250 kg
Stall speed: 25 kt
Cruise speed: 65 kt
Max speed: 73 kt
Take off run: 50 m
Landing roll: 70 m
Climb rate: 840 fpm
Fuel consumption: 20 lt/hr
Range with res: 410 km
MTOW: 450kg
Wing span: 9m
Wheel track: 1.7m
Length: 6.1m
Height: 2.45m

Savannah Bingo 4S
Engine: Victor 2
Empty weight: 250 kg
Stall speed: 25 kt
Cruise speed: 70 kt
Max speed: 70 kt
Take off run: 50 m
Landing roll: 70 m
Climb rate: 840 fpm
Fuel consumption: 18 lt/hr
Range with res: 500 km
MTOW: 450kg
Wing span: 9m
Wheel track: 1.7m
Length: 6.1m
Height: 2.45m

Savannah Bingo 4S
Engine: HKS Turbo
Wing span: 9m
Wheel track: 1.7m
Length: 6.1m
Height: 2.45m
Empty weight: 265 kg
Stall speed: 25 kt
Cruise speed: 73 kt
Max speed: 84 kt
Take off run: 35 m
Landing roll: 70 m
Climb rate: 960 fpm
Fuel consumption: 12 lt/hr
Range with res: 810 km
MTOW: 450kg

Savannah VG
Cruise: 100 mph
Stall: 30 mph
Range: 460 sm
Rate of climb: 1300 fpm
Takeoff dist: 90 ft
Landing dist: 160 ft
Engine: Rotax 912S, 100 hp
HP range: 80-120
Fuel capacity: 21 USG
Empty weight: 645 lb
Gross weight: 1234 lb
Length: 21.3 ft
Wing span: 29.3 ft
Wing area: 132 sq.ft
Cockpit width: 41 in
Landing gear: fixed nose wheel