1996 3I Sky Arrow 650 TC

New annual | Always hangared

Make
3I
Model
Sky Arrow 650 TC
Year
1996
Seller
GSKYT
Seller type
Private
Location
WORCESTER, United Kingdom
Condition
Pre-owned
Total Time
828 h
Undercarriage
Tricycle
Seats
2
Flight Rules
VFR Day
Serial Number
004
Registration
G-SKYT

Highlights

  • G-SKYT Our (Owned and flown by my wife and I) lovely Sky Arrow is reluctantly up for sale as we have a new aircraft and sadly do not live in the world of owning a fleet of aircraft.
  • I've just reduced the price as circumstances have changed slightly and I'm keen to move on.
  • I may be biased of course but, all told, I think it is a lot of flying pleasure for the money!
  • The Sky Arrow is the factory-built all carbon fibre version (some had aluminium wings), in my humble and completely unbiased opinion it feels reassuringly solidly constructed and more like a decent car inside than most GA aircraft.
  • It has a quite unrivalled view, the huge canopy and low sills/ armrests give an incredible all-round view – you have to crane your neck to see the wing behind you.
  • The back seat is elevated so the view in the back is also excellent. Both seats have proper 5-point belts and dual-control side stick with electric trim on the right and throttle on the left.
  • It has adjustable rudder pedals and, despite the fighter jet like cockpit, it is a very comfortable, relaxed and stable machine to fly. A proper gentleman's flying carriage!
  • Cruise is officially 101Kts, but to be honest 90 kts seems more relaxed, there is around 250Kg of useful load and a surprising amount of luggage space behind the rear seat. 68 litres of UL91/Mogas gives you around 4.5 Hours range.
  • The (lit) panel includes 8.33 and Mode S of course. There is a jack to allow you to listen to the Archers on the intercom.
  • It is always hangared (at Defford / Croft Farm, North of Cheltenham and there is the possibility of continuing with the hangarage there) with covers, and of course carbon fibre doesn’t rot….
  • I realise this is quite a rare beast so give me a call with questions – I don’t bite !

Maintenance

  • It has just completed a new annual
  • 828 hrs on the airframe
  • 300 hrs on the Rotax 912 (replaced on years due to the limitations at the time)

Specifications

Seat Configuration
1+1
Gross Weight
650 Kg
Empty Weight
400 Kg
Useful Load
250 Kg
Cruise Speed
101 Kt
Range
370 Nm
Fuel Burn
19 l/h
Fuel Capacity
68 l