The AR-5 Tapes are now on DVD:

We've recently (Oct '08) digitally remastered the tapes and now offer them as DVDs only. They're not only brighter and sharper, but the chapter feature of the DVD format makes using the videos for quick reference much easier. Please note the chapter lists below:

Four clear, easy to understand videos study Mike Arnold's one-of-a-kind, world record setting, AR-5.

 

VIDEO 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. See list of chapters. Over one hour, $29.95

 

VIDEO 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. See list of chapters. Almost two hours, $39.95

VIDEO 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. See list of chapters. 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. See list of chapters. Over one hour, $29.95

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

VIDEO 4, "The AR-5 in Action", is not a "how-to" show, 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. Covering an eight year period, this video shows what the AR-5 was like in the real world. It's fun to watch. See list of chapters. Almost an hour. $24.95

Now available as DVDs only. We no longer carry the NTSC Video tapes.

 
  TO ORDER:
  • We pay postage within the continental U.S. If you're ordering from outside, add
    $2.00 to your check for each video. We'll send them by air. If you're using paypal, we'll bill you separately for this additional shipping cost.
  • We take credit cards through PayPal. Use the buttons under the items. OR
  • Pay by check or money order. Just note which videos you want, and send to:

THE ARNOLD COMPANY
123 El Camino Real
Vallejo, CA 94590

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


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