The Super 2 was an attempt to provide a low cost trainer and club
aircraft. ARV Aviation was sold to Island Aviation Ltd. in 1988 who
produced a further 8 aircraft before the rights were sold on to Aviation
(Scotland) Ltd. who in conjunction with Uvan Invest AB of Sweden have
built a further 4 aircraft as the ASL Opus 280 powered by an 80hp(59kW)
Rotax. The type is also available in the USA as the Highlander; kits
being made available by the Highlander Aircraft Corporation of
Minnesota.
G-OTAL
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United Kingdom
2 seat light
aircraft first flown in 1985
Engine: 77hp(57kW) Hewland
Length: 18’0”(5.48m)
Height: 7’7”(2.31m)
Wingspan: 28’6”(8.68m)
No.built: 28
Range: 310miles(498km)
Cruising speed: 100mph(160kmh) Empty weight: 715lb(321kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 1100lb(499kg)
PH-ARV
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Photo: Henk Wadman
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