Aero Commander Lark/Darter

[Ultraman]

For those of you who have flown these aircraft, what is your opinion of them? Good points, bad points, etc.

I may be in the market to buy one but would like some input from those with experience.

Thanks in advance.

Ultraman

 

[flywithastick]

From one experience with a Lark. Slow and draggy (for a high wing, "cessna" style plane), well built, tough.

 

[Ultraman]

Thanks, Flywithastick. Anyone else?

 

[sauce]

Lark

I don't usually like to comment on aircraft unless I have a lot of time in them, but I'll make an exception for you!

My impression,with about three hours in the Lark, is that it gets the job done for a good price. The biggest downside, from MY prespective, is I think it is CLUNKY and maybe Jeeplike. This may be a good thing in the backcountry as the front nosegear looks like it is made pretty heavy.

Bottom line, It's no Beechcraft!!

 

[Ultraman]

Thanks, Sauce, for your reply. (Cool helmet, by the way.)

Anyone else got an opinion on these aircraft?

Ultraman

 

[rfeathe1]

I flew a Commander 100 about 15 hrs. back in 1971--I think this was called the Lark. I remember it as a real dog performance wise--any Lycoming powered C 172 could outperfom the one I flew on takeoff & climb. Cruise performance was about the same. As previously posted they seem to be well built.