At AirVenture 2004 the company presented its rotary-powered Piper Turbo Arrow III, which made its maiden cross-country flight to join Oshkosh from Daytona Beach, FL. Demonstration flights were done in Oshkosh and the airplane flown back to Florida in predominantly IFR conditions. 19 flight hours were accumulated without a single technical incident. Pilots were Prof. Peter S. Pierpont from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and David Culbertson, Assistant Prof. at ERAU and former US Navy test-pilot.
Test pilots on the MISTRAL Arrow
Situated in the North Aircraft Display, an informative exhibit tent welcomed numerous private and OEM visitors. On the last day of the show, Mistral conducted a few demonstration flights with the Arrow.
The excellent feedback from visitors encouraged Mistral to speed-up production and development schedules. A few contracts were signed and many contacts were taken, resulting in sales in the following months.
Flying to Oskosh with the MISTRAL Arrow |
The Arrow parked by the MISTRAL stand |
The Arrow, cowling open |
The MISTRAL Team |
Complete engine |
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