The Arnold Company

About The Arnold Company

About the AR-5
Michael Arnold designed, constructed and flew this monoplane, the AR-5, in 1992 setting a world speed record and winning the Louis Bleriot Aviation Medal. He created these videos to document the process, originally selling them as tapes and then DVD’s. The collection is a study in highly efficient aerodynamic design and provides an explanation and demonstration on how to construct with composite materials. The AR-5 has been donated to the Hiller Museum in San Carlos, CA where it is on permanent display.
When Michael was diagnosed with cancer in 2015, he asked that his videos be posted on YouTube to share with the public. He considers the AR-5 and these videos to be his legacy. He died October 2015.