The AR-5 Tapes:

 

 

Three clear, easy to understand VHS video tapes study Mike Arnold's one-of-a-kind, world record setting, AR-5.

  TAPE 1, "Why it goes so fast", documents the efficient AR-5's record runs and clearly explains the simple drag reduction concepts used to achieve its surprising performance on such low horsepower. With comments by aerodynamicist, Bruce Carmichael. Great discussion on interference drag. Lists references. Over one hour, $29.95

TAPE 2, "How it's made", details the engine installation and the airframe's novel structural design, and completely demonstrates all the easy, moldless, hot-wired, foam and fiberglass construction processes used on the fuselage, wing and tail surfaces. Inspects crash damage. The AR-5 from inside out. Almost two hours, $39.95

TAPE 3, "Moldless, low drag wheelpants", is a close-up study of the design and fabrication of the AR-5's custom fiberglass landing gear fairings. "The cleanest landing gear I've ever seen", says Bruce Carmichael. Each wheelpant weighs only 2.35 pounds. Every step is shown, from initial research, through foam carving, to paint and installation. Over one hour, $29.95

"Making fiberglass molds", chronicles development of a beautiful six piece, molded fiberglass aircraft cargo pod to show each simple design and fabrication technique used to produce a set of low cost, professional quality, production molds. From first sketches, through master patterns, to finished parts. Over one hour, $29.95

SPECIAL: Purchase all 4 "how-to" tapes for 109.00 (Save over $20)

TAPE 4, "The AR-5 in Action", is not a "how-to" tape, but a video record of the AR-5's return to flight status, an enlightening flight control experiment, two glowing pilot evaluations, a strange in-flight fire, a bunch of landings and takeoffs, and lots of beautiful air-to-air footage (some air to air shots are used in the promo). Covering an eight year period, this tape shows what the AR-5 was like in the real world. It's fun to watch. Almost an hour. $24.95

NTSC VHS Video only (not available in PAL, BETA or DVD).

  
  TO ORDER:

  • We pay postage within the continental U.S. If you're ordering from outside, add
    $3.00 to your check for each tape. We'll send them by air. If you're using paypal, we'll bill you separately for this additional shipping cost.
  • We now take credit cards through PayPal. Use the buttons under the items. OR
  • Note on your check or money order which tapes you want, and send to:

THE ARNOLD COMPANY
1203 Wanda Street
Crockett, CA 94525

  • We are currently shipping via Priority Mail, so you can expect to receive your tapes quickly.
 


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