ARPIN A-l Mk 2

A homebuilt (by M B Arpin) two-seat twin-boom cabin monoplane first flown May 7, 1938, the Arpin A-l (G-AFGB) after con-version to have a 90 hp Cirrus Minor I as Mk 2, was evaluated by School of Army Co-operation at Old Sarum in December 1939 as a potential AOP, but Taylorcraft Plus D selected instead.

Cruising speed, 95 mph (153 km/h). Gross weight, 1,300 Ib (590 kg). Span, 31 ft 6 in (9.61 m). Length, 23ft 3 in (7.09 m).