The 2011 Arion Lightning

This experimental category aircraft is a joy to fly. Let Mark tell you all about it!

[TheWiseGuyzz]

Life is simple. I see a SkywagonUniversity video. I click! Thanks Mark!

[jamesg]

Honestly Mark should also be hosting a show on the History Channel or a travel documentary. Very good in front of the camera.

[buckbuchanan]

My go to channel for aviation ASMR. Thanks Mark!

[carlosasher-leon]

Thanks for doing this review..
I had asked you a few years back...beautiful plane, the factory owner is a cool guy, stands by his product and knows probably every single issue you can conceivably have...
Thanks again Mark..
Doing the British proud...

[InterestingStuffAdventures]

Thanks for sharing, I’m also loving the Lightning. It’s an amazing plane with an amazing speed envelope.

[FINSuojeluskunta]

Very cool, will we ever see a Diamond?

[innovativeintelligence]

Thanks Mark, very sharp plane, must be a kick getting to fly all the planes you fly

[musoseven]

Awesome review of an awesome little aeroplane - I like quick LSAs, theyre so useful to do day trips in, further afield, quickly. Perfect in the UK, for fun flying 👍💜😊

[paulnagel]

Love these videos, and adore that plane!

[hotttt]

Nice to see your tail feathers didn't get singed!

[richardkimrey]

Doesn't look like a kit plane. Love the appearance. Thanks marc

[flysport_tedder]

10:20 and you didn't talk about the cabin service button. (edit- nm, @Zaephyr mentioned this)

Nice to see an LSA!

[johnfitzpatrick]

G, day Mark from Sydney Australia. Looks like the type to fit into the FAA proposed 'Mosaic rules?'
🌏🇦🇺

[stephenqueen]

I should buy it.im stephen queen but i could be lighting mcqueen.your smooth on the controls so for now on i will call you The iceman ..
Great vidieo again thx Iceman

[larryweitzman]

Mark, l litre = 61 cubes so the 3.3 Jubaru is 201 cubes. neat little bird.

[mauriceevans]

Mark, the new mosaic rules due to become law by next summer will do away with all the current limitations of light sport.
1. 3000 MGTW
2. 250 knots
3. Retractable gear
4. Constant speed prop
5. No engine limitations ( turbines allowed)
6. Night flying will be allowed
7. Four place aircraft will be allowed
8. Light sport helicopters will be allowed

[Bravo]

Thanks mark. What a beautiful little aircraft.

[andrewseneker]

Great video by the way! Can anyone tell me that has owned one of these planes before what is the maintenance like on these Arion Lightnings? is its really hard owning an experimental rather than a normal type certified plane?

[klrmoto]

Could a plane like that be kept outdoors? Outside a hanger?

[robbyowen]

Good stuff as always, thanks Mark! Beautiful airplane!