Adam A500 | FerrariChat
Buy

Adam A500

Discussion in 'Aviation Chat' started by jgcferrari, Jun 2, 2009.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. jgcferrari

    jgcferrari Formula Junior
    Rossa Subscribed

    Nov 21, 2004
    926
    USA
    Full Name:
    Jose
    #1 jgcferrari, Jun 2, 2009
    Does anyone have any experience with the Adam A500, I have the chance of buying one really really cheap and Im thinking of buying it to replace a 340A Ram VII that I use for some short

    flights, would I get into too much trouble taking into account that Adam is no longer operating and they delivered very few planes?

    Thanks
     
  2. donv

    donv Two Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Jan 5, 2002
    26,141
    Portland, Oregon
    Full Name:
    Don
    #2 donv, Jun 2, 2009
    I wouldn't, for the reason you mentioned. Support will probably be nonexistent, and parts for anything other than avionics/engines are going to be a real problem.
     
  3. solofast

    solofast Formula 3

    Oct 8, 2007
    1,773
    Indianapolis
    #3 solofast, Jun 2, 2009
    It might be a great airplane, but unfortunately it is an orphan, so you shouldn't walk away, you should run.
     
  4. 10boom

    10boom Karting

    Jan 5, 2005
    162
    WA
    #4 10boom, Jun 2, 2009
    From what I understand, Adam was purchased by an Investor for a very low price and they plan to continue production and support. PM me if you would like some more info and I'll see if I can point you in the right direction.
     
  5. jetfixr

    jetfixr Formula 3

    Jun 14, 2007
    1,016
    northeast
    Full Name:
    Gone
    #5 jetfixr, Jun 10, 2009
    Last edited: Jun 10, 2009
    I've flown the A500. Not impressed......

    In comparison to the C340 I can tell you that you will not enjoy the noise, it is a runway hog, and if you have a T-hangar that fits a 340 you can forget about putting this animal inside.


    I flew the test mule and top it all off they instructed me not to exceed 160Knots indicated because of an oscillation that would occur (and did) in the tail booms. The test pilots even called it "old shaky"


    This of course was the test mule (very rough) so later aircraft may be better.


    If you want a performance increase simply get away from pistons (thing of the past IMO). You will never gain ground from a 340 especially a RAM until you do.


    my .02
     

Share This Page