Ibis GS-600 Arrow explained

The GS-600 Arrow is a Colombian homebuilt aircraft that was designed and produced by Ibis Aircraft of Cali, introduced in 2000. When the aircraft was available it was supplied as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft or as a kit for amateur construction.^[1]

Production has been completed and as of 2011 the aircraft was no longer part of the company's product line.^[2]

Design and development

The GS-600 Arrow features a strut-braced high-wing, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cabin with vertically-hinged doors, fixed tricycle landing gear with wheel pants and a single engine in tractor configuration.^[1]

The aircraft is made from sheet aluminium "all-metal" construction, with the wing tips and cowling made from composite material. Its 9.21NaN1 span wing employs a NACA 650-18m airfoil, mounts flaps and has a wing area of 12.97m2. The wing is supported by V-struts and jury struts. The main landing gear is sprung 7075-T6 aluminium, while the nose gear has lever suspension using rubber pucks and helical springs. The main wheels include hydraulic disc brakes.^[1]

The standard engine fitted is the 750NaN0 Rotax 912ULS, driving a three-bladed Ivoprop propeller.^[1]

The aircraft has a typical empty weight of 340kg (750lb) and a gross weight of 600kg (1,300lb), giving a useful load of 260kg (570lb). With full fuel of 55kg (121lb) the payload for pilot, passenger and baggage is 205kg (452lb).^[1]

Notes and References

1. Jackson, Paul (ed): Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2012-2013, pages 166-167. Jane's Information Group, 2012.
2. Web site: Products. 5 May 2015. Ibis Aircraft. 2011.