Arion Aircraft, Arion Lightning XS, Experimental Amateurbuilt Aircraft, www.lightning.net

Arion Aircraft, Arion Lightning XS, Experimental Amateurbuilt Aircraft, www.lightning.net

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Arion Aircraft, Arion Lightning XS, Experimental Amateurbuilt Aircraft, www.lightning.net

The Lightning XS kit has a redesigned forward fuselage structure that gives the builder the option to choose engines up to 180 hp. Higher landing gear for bigger props, bigger brakes, and 20 gallon fuel tanks are among some of the features of this new kit. It contains much of the same stuff as the classic but is only firewall aft. Then you choose from a list of firewall forward packages we offer to go with it.

These include the Titan XIO340 180hp, legacy piston engines O200-O320, 115 hp to 160 hp, UL Power UL520is 180 to 200 hp engines. If you have a different engine in mind then you can save the money on the firewall forward and just buy what you need.

Lightning X Prop Choices.
Many propeller choices can be found to work with these engines. For fixed pitch we like Sensenich wood or Composite Ground Adjustable.

We have tested Constant speed props as well. For the Titan or Lycoming Types, Whirlwind aviation makes the RV200 series light weight CS prop. For Jabiru or UL Power we have tested the Airmaster series. Installation of a constant speed prop is sure to increase performance, builders must take care and planning for the extra weight on the nose during the build process.

Lightning X Specifications

Wing Span
27'2"
Length
20'8"
Height
8' to top of vertical stab
Cockpit Width
41" at shoulder

42" at elbows

Wing Area
91.0 sq ft
Gross Weight
1750 lbs at std. category
Fuel Capacity
40 gallons

Lightning XS Kit
The XS Kit is all about choices. Our new airframe kit gives you the option of choosing your firewall forward (FWF) package from three currently available. This gives you the opportunity to create the aircraft you have always dreamed of!

XS Kit Standard Equipment:
Spring Steel Gear
Removable Fuel Tanks
Short Upswept Wingtips
MK II Tails
Redesigned Lower Gear Assembly

XS Kit FWF (firewall forward) Packages:
1. Lycoming 0-320
2. UL 390
3. Jabiru 3300
Lightning Classic Kit
The Classic Kit contains everything you need except an engine, propeller, avionics, interior and paint. You can build this kit to go fast or be Light Sport compliant by choosing the appropriate options. If you already know you want the Jabiru engine, this is the way to go!
Classic Kit Standard Equipment:
Aluminum Gear
Removable Fuel Tanks
Bullet Wingtips
MK II Tails
Jabiru FWF Package
25º Electric Flaps
All Lightning Kits and Kit Components:

- Main airframe components are vacuum infused, oven cured fiberglass, giving a more consistent parts quality than standard wet lay up structures. Vinyl-ester resin used through out for a high 220 degree thermal deformation temperature.

- Simple fiberglass lay-ups are required for items such as canopy frame, rear windows, wing tips, NACA scoops, etc.

- Parts such as the spar box and rudder pedals are pre-welded and powder coated to insure a good fit. Other parts are fabricated by the builder from 6061-T6 aluminum stock. Build time approx. 550 hrs without paint, avionics or firewall forward.

How much will your Lightning cost?

The Classic kit is $39,900. The XS kit is $36,900.

The Jabiru engine cost is $19,900, the UL 390 is roughly $30,200 and the Lycoming cost depends
on whether you want new or used. After that it depends on paint, avionics, interior, and other items you
may want to add.

A builder at home can finish one for $75,000.

Built at our build center will cost in the $105,000 range.
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